Chapter 861

"I never said such a thing." Xavier's brow furrowed before he continued, "Where did you get that?" Lily hadn't heard it from anyone; she'd simply seen the unspoken message written on his face the last time they met. She pursed her lips as the people around her erupted into thunderous applause. She chose not to answer his question and instead turned her head back to the stage. Hayden had changed into a new set of clothes and was walking up the stage. He was stopped halfway as a person rushed up to him and gifted him a bouquet of fresh flowers. "Mary?" Lily exclaimed in surprise after she got a good look at the person who was happily stuffing the bouquet into Hayden's arms. The crowd below the stage started to hoot and holler as Hayden's face turned a bright shade of crimson. Maryanne lifted her hand and patted Hayden's head. She lifted her chin as she looked down at the hollering crowd. "Stop making a fuss!" she yelled. "He's my younger brother!" She turned her head back towar