Chapter 1003

Xavier couldn't wait any longer. Tamara and the Devereux family were both standing in the way of his remarriage to Lily. If he waited until everything was dealt with, he'd die of frustration. His tongue plunged into her mouth, as if he meant to devour her whole. He lifted her shirt, and the moment his cool hand touched her waist, she shuddered. It felt like centuries passed as they staggered from the foyer to the couch, their lips never parting. The kiss left Lily's entire body limp—she could barely walk. If it weren't for Xavier, she wouldn't have made it to the couch. She collapsed onto the soft cushions, sinking into them as his weight pressed down on her. "Let's just do it if you want," she panted, threading her fingers through his hair as he trailed kisses down her neck. "That was a lame excuse." Xavier's breathing grew ragged, but he stilled. "Are you sure?" He sounded surprised. "Why not?" At this point, Lily found it absurd to call off the remarriage just beca