Chapter 1096

While Xavier and Lily's plans to remarry were at an impasse, there had been a lot of bad press about them. Negative speculations about them never seemed to stop, and he'd had enough of it. The joy of their upcoming remarriage suppressed his unease—but only after the marriage would that anxiety be fully put to rest. Xavier had never imagined that one day, he'd care so deeply about something outside of work. Only now did he realize work wasn't his priority in life. Someone called for him on the other end of the line, so he hung up. Silence enveloped Lily's surroundings again. But Xavier's presence still lingered in the room—his scent, the echo of his voice in her ears. Her phone screen dimmed. A ray of sunlight streamed into the room, casting a warm glow on her. One sleepless night had taken a toll on her. Her face was drawn, and the spark in her eyes seemed to have faded. She had no idea how tough her future might be, but she was sure of one thing—she couldn't drag Xavier i