Chapter 825

Xavier had never lied to anyone. But Lily's firm tone made him think about the past. If he were someone who could lie, he and Lily wouldn't have ended up where they were today, would they? "Forget it. I was just saying. You don't have to explain anything." Lily got to her feet, determined not to delve into the conflict between her and Xavier. "I wasn't planning on explaining anything," Xavier responded straightforwardly. "What's there to say when there's nothing to explain?" Feeling frustrated, Lily turned her head away from him. They had been standing their ground for a few seconds when the others came out of the restaurant and interrupted the awkward tension between the pair. Then, everyone moved toward their destination on foot, which would take them approximately half an hour. Lily's light pink backpack hung over Xavier's shoulders, looking extremely out of place when paired with his black and gray sportswear. Meanwhile, Maryanne and Hayden continued bickering. As