Chapter 800

"Just because they're heartless doesn't mean I have to be. After calling them 'Mom' and 'Dad' for so many years, and with Mom's life hanging in the balance, I couldn't remain indifferent." Lily had always been soft-hearted. The only defense she had was constantly reminding herself to maintain boundaries, whether it was family ties or romantic relationships. She spent the next hour comforting Hayden until his mood lightened slightly. The situation had left him too upset to eat all day. Back at their apartment, Lily made some pasta for them both. By the time they finished cleaning up, it was already close to dawn. Exhausted, Lily collapsed into bed and fell asleep instantly. She had completely forgotten to reply to Xavier's messages. Work wasn't too busy, so she let herself sleep in a bit the next morning. Dressed and ready to head to the studio, she went downstairs and spotted the Maybach parked in front of her building. That was when she suddenly remembered the conversation they