Chapter 1013

Xavier's answer would have been fine by itself, but when coupled together with Lily's question, that was where the issue arose. "I… I just got up! I can't go back now!" Lily swallowed nervously. "You should go—" "Come down now." Xavier only said those three words. Through the car window, Lily could make out how Xavier was pulling at his tie. He then hit the steering wheel, the irritation clear in his actions. However, Lily was unwilling to concede to his demands. "Maryanne's condition isn't very good. Besides, the Devereux family issue hasn't been solved yet. I really can't go back with you." It was dead silent on the other end of the line. A few moments passed before Xavier's deep voice echoed through the receiver. "Fine, you can stay. Come down. I miss you." Those words were all it took to make Lily lose any right to continue rejecting him. After disconnecting the call, she took some time to compose herself and her thoughts before she headed downstairs. She made her way tow