Chapter 361

"Apart from necessary work, free up my time around Christmas and split it between you and Ms. Lynde," Xavier instructed after some thought and made arrangements. Timothy immediately understood what Xavier meant and asked hesitantly, "Are you going abroad? What about Mrs. Fulton Senior?" From the weekly Saturday family dinners, it was clear that the Fulton family placed great importance on family gatherings during holidays. Christmas was the most important festival, and it would be difficult to explain if Xavier wasn't around for it. "Grandma wouldn't want to see me attending alone." Xavier thought. If he spent Christmas without Lily with him and the rest of the Fultons, he would be a thorn in Edith's side. Edith would scold him the entire time he stayed in the Fulton residence. Timothy hesitated again. "Didn't you and Mrs. Fulton agree to live separately?" "Who told you I am going abroad to see Lily?" Xavier sneered. "I'm going to inspect the branch office." It was a great expla