Chapter 742

Realization suddenly dawned on Lily. No wonder Xavier had abruptly disappeared into the mountains, silent and absent from her life all this time. It wasn't just Terence guarding against him—Edith's illness was likely a lie too. They had all been working to stop Xavier from reaching her. But to her, his presence was never going to change anything. "Terence." Lily felt her throat tighten with bitterness, making it difficult to speak. "I really didn't say yes to you out of impulsiveness." Terence pulled her into his arms and gently patted her back to comfort her. "I was the impulsive one. I don't want you to regret this. I want you to be happy. You don't have to choose him, but you don't have to choose me either." Lily rested her chin on his shoulder, scanning the sea of faces in the banquet hall. She tried to calm him down. "Terence, the wedding has already started." "Leave it to me." Terence held her a moment longer before reluctantly letting her go. He then looked at Xavier. No