Chapter 1179

"Will it be dangerous for you?" Hayden grabbed Lily's arm, his face filled with concern. "Is there anything I can do to help?" Lily reached up and patted his head, like she used to when they were kids. But they were grown up now and could never go back to those days. Though their sibling bond remained, it would never be the same. "Nothing will happen to me. The best way you can help me is by keeping yourself and Mom safe. I'll let you know in advance if there are any updates." Hayden was furious at himself for being so powerless. Right now, all his worries and care felt useless. As he sat there eating the pastries Lily had brought, tears suddenly welled up in his eyes. But a grown man shouldn't cry so easily, so he tilted his head up to force back his tears. Back in her room, Lily began following the plan to arrange the meeting with Xavier. To make the act convincing, she dragged things out deliberately by negotiating back and forth until the other party finally agreed. Once that