Chapter 1727

Xavier's tone was mocking, but his expression had never looked so grim before. Lily's smile faltered. "I really didn't know I was pregnant. Otherwise, I never would've let you do all of that to me just now." Xavier's thin lips parted, each word forced out through clenched teeth. "How did this happen?" His invasive gaze bore down on her, tracing every flicker of expression across her face. Lily swallowed hard, yet she refused to admit anything. "They all say condoms aren't 100% effective. Maybe you were too rough, and it tore?" The few times she'd taken the rare initiative, Xavier had lost control and had indeed been rough with her. So, it sounded like a perfectly reasonable excuse in her mind. But Xavier wasn't a man to be fooled so easily. "Lily, don't give me that. Tell me the truth." She quickly ducked her head to avoid his piercing stare. "I-it must've broken, that's all." Xavier braced his palms on either side of her and looked down at her condescendingly. "And how exactl