Her Heart Her Terms (Lily and Xavier)

Chapter 390

Especially during the period when Lily and Xander were about to get a divorce.

Hayden had always believed Bobby and Hazel were biased toward men over wonen. He naively thought he could change their minds. But now, he realized that their views couldn't be changed.

And it wasn't just about gender bias-Bobby and Hazel seemed to want to push Lily into the tire. Some children had no parents, and they were pitiful.

But the real pity lay with those who had parents, yet never received a single ounce of parental love.

"You're making it hard for me to go abroad," Lily said as she saw his eyes redden, handing him a tissue. "I've already seen through it all, so it's really fine. Don't feel sorry for me. For me...being alone is the best choice." Whether it was family or marriage.

She didn't know what wrong she had done in her past life, but in this lite, despite having both parents, she felt no warmth from them

She had married the person she loved, yet received no ounce of his love. She had become numb,

"Lily, you have to be happy from now on Hayden spoke like he was making a vow, his voice full of determination. "I will make sure you become the happiest sister."

"I'm already the happiest sister now." Lily smiled, her eyes red. "Once I go abroad, take good care of yourself. Call me it anything happens, and look after your health.....' She was still concerned about Hayden They didn't eat much during the meal, but they shared many heartfelt words. Afterward, Hayden accompanied Lily hom

"Lily, once I start making money, I'll buy you a big house."

Looking at the rundown neighborhood and thinking of her tiny one-bedroom apartment, Hayden silently vowed to buy Lily a much bigger house.

Lily smiled in response "Alright. When I return from the competition, I hope you've succeeded, and I'll be better oft than now!"

She didn't dare think too much about how far she would go in this competition. She didn't dare to hope for the championship; she only wished for a decent outcome so that work would be easier when she returned. Hayden saw her to the door, only leaving after watching her close it behind her.

She changed her shoes and sat on the couch in the living room.

She hadn't really thought she had to win the championship Her expectations weren't high. It was enough as long as she could earn enough to get by.

If there was one thing she really wanted to achieve, it was to get a divorce. Unfortunately, that was the one thing that felt impossible to her.

The foyer light was dim, and the living room was gloomy. She curled up on the couch, staring out the window at the starry sky, lost in thought. Suddenly, there was a knock at the door. It repeated a few times before she snapped out of her trance, slipped on her shoes, and opened the door. "What now?" she muttered, thinking it was Hayden returning

But when she opened the door, no one was there. The hallway was empty, with the white walls taking on a dull gray hue.

She stood frozen for a few seconds before quickly closing the door, only to have a hand shoot out and block it.

In the next instant, Bruce's sinister face appeared before her. "Darn it! I finally found out which building you live in!"

"Get out!" Lily pushed hard against the door, but his body blocked it completely, preventing her from shutting it.

"No!" He pushed the door open forcefully, his strength throwing Lily back. She collided with the wall and fell hard to the ground.

He entered, shutting the door behind him. He took slow, deliberate steps toward her. "Once you become mine, let's see how long you can keep up this act of being so pure and untouchable"