Her Heart Her Terms (Lily and Xavier) novel Chapter 247

Chapter 247 

Rowan didn’t know Xavier very well. He couldn’t tell whether his reserved and introverted personality was something Xavier had always kept hidden or his relationship had simply forced his true nature to surface. 

Yet, his curiosity about Lily had skyrocketed a thousandfeld. 

Lily was feeding Hayden when he arrived an hour early at the hospital. 

“Dr. Blackwood!” Hazel was the first to spot him. She put down the popcom in her hand and stood up from the couch before hurrying over to him. “How’s my son doing now?” 

“Mrs Joyner, Rowan greeted her politely. His gaze darted around. “About the treatment costs moving forward, L 

Hazel tumed around and walked toward the ward before he could finish. She took the oatmeal container from Lily’s hands. 

“You’ve been involved in Hayden’s treatment the whole time. I don’t quite understand all of this. Lily, you should talk to him.” 

“Stay” Hayden grabbed Lily’s wrist and refused to let her leave. His simple words struck her heart like a heavy stone. 

She immediately held his hand in return. “I’m not going anywhere.” 

Hazel had no choice but to hand the oatmeal container back to her. “Ouch! My stomach hurts! I need to use the restroom.” Then, she grabbed her phone from the couch and hurried out 

Rowan glanced at the restroom in the ward and pursed his lips slightly before stepping in 

Lily resumed feeding Hayden. She couldn’t help but chat a little more with him. “Is the oatmeal too hot? Does it taste good? Tell me what you want to eat or drin I’ll bring it for you next time.” 

However, Hayden’s eyes grew vacant again. He lowered his gaze and stopped responding. 

The flicker of hope in Lily’s heart dimmed when she saw that. She couldn’t hide the disappointment on her face. 

“It’s normal for the patients to go through a phase where they struggle to express themselves emotionally during treatment. It’s a good sign that he reacted even for a moment just now 

“Don’t be discouraged. He’ll slowly get better.” Rowan walked in and sat on the couch with his legs crossed. 

“Dr. Blackwood, did you mention the cost of Hayden’s treatment earlier? Lily’s chest tightened at the thought of the medical expenses. 

“It’s nothing. I misspoke earlier, Rowan said with an awkward laugh. With Hazel gone, he could finally speak freely. 

Lily pondered for a while. She glanced toward the door and smiled awkwardly. She could tell that he didn’t like Hazel However, she had a feeling he lumped her in with Hazel. 

“Ms. Joyner, you seem to have a particularly close relationship with your brother.” Rowan tried to probe for more information. “Did you cover his medical bills? Wouldn’t your partner have an issue with that?” 

Lily repeatedly stirred the oatmeal with a spoon before saying, “I don’t have a partner.” she needed to start getting used to being single. 

Rowan grinned as he said, “Have you ever considered finding a partner to share the burden with?”