Her Heart Her Terms (Lily and Xavier) novel Chapter 320

The biting cold outside was nothing compared to the chilling aura around Xavier, a presence so intense it made anyone hesitate to approach.

His gaze remained fixed on the torn envelope on the ground. Veins bulged on his forehead as anger surged, consuming every inch of his body.

"Just keep moving forward. I'll always have your back."

"I'm giving you the opportunity; you just need to do your best."

Each word struck deep, like a sharp blow. Then, there was Lily's gentle, radiant smile aimed at Terence.

That moment, colder than the winter breeze, froze his heart and pushed his discomfort to its limit. He told himself it was his pride that hurt the most—no man could accept seeing his wife smile at another man.

His dark, piercing gaze lingered in the direction where Lily had disappeared. After a long pause, he abruptly turned and left.

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Back at home, Lily sneezed twice as soon as she walked in. She rubbed her nose absently, not thinking much of the strange chill that ran down her spine.

She put away the Ace card and invitation letter before sitting with her laptop to browse past championship works from international competitions.

What had seemed like a quiet, uneventful moment suddenly became busy. She immersed herself in the task, learning throughout the whole day.

The room grew darker, and her stomach rumbled, reminding her it was time for a break. Only then did she look up and realize it was already 7:30 p.m.

After a good stretch, she turned on the living room lights and headed to the kitchen.

Rather than preparing a full meal, she decided to make some instant noodles. While waiting, she picked up her silent phone to check for unread messages.

There were a few casual holiday greetings in the work group chat as everyone prepared for the upcoming days off. It was just after working hours too.

She quickly responded with a holiday greeting and exited the chat, wondering why Maryanne had been so quiet today. She hadn't received any messages from her all afternoon.