Her Heart Her Terms (Lily and Xavier) novel Chapter 321

Especially when Xavier answered without hesitation, "Sure."

The reporters immediately sensed that something was off.

"Mr. Fulton, can you answer some of our other questions?"

It seemed they had already figured out who Mrs. Fulton was! Xavier paused for a moment, his voice tinged with amused indifference.

"It depends on the work schedule."

As soon as he spoke, Timothy stepped in. They needed to handle some urgent matters, so he wrapped up the interview and quickly left.

The reporters swarmed Sarah, eager to confirm the status of her and Xavier's marriage, but Sarah simply replied, "Sorry, everyone. Today's interview is focused on Nova Group's annual summary and future plans, so no personal matters will be discussed."

Though she didn't provide a clear answer, the implication was more than enough.

The news of Sarah and Xavier's hidden marriage instantly became the hot topic, overshadowing earlier speculation about Mrs. Fulton and her supposed baby-making pressure.

So, what did Xavier mean?

Lily's mind went blank. She knew that after two years of marriage to Xavier, he had never publicly acknowledged her as his wife.

Yet, before his divorce was finalized and he married Sarah, he publicly gave Sarah the title of his wife.

A sharp, persistent pain pierced her heart, and for the first time, she realized she hadn't completely let go of this relationship.

Lily was jolted awake the following day by the loud sound of fireworks. The neighbors were still celebrating, but the festive atmosphere did not affect her.

She washed her face, grabbed two slices of bread from the fridge, ate while walking back to her spot, and started another day of numb studying.

She drank when thirsty, ate when hungry, enduring the day in this mechanical way. By evening, someone knocked on the door.

The knocks started slowly, then grew frantic. After several attempts, she snapped out of her daze and opened the door.

Hayden stood outside, panting, tightly clutching his phone.

"Hayden." Lily froze for a moment. "What are you doing here?"