Chapter 442

Lily thought that if Xavier had been even slightly more understanding at the time, she would have calmly sat down with him to talk things through. Instead, every time they met, it was like crossing swords. The ward fell into a heavy silence. Xavier's sharp, angular face was shadowed with a layer of gloom. "So, I still haven't decided whether I want to go back with you yet," Lily muttered dully. She turned around and sat on the bed with her back to him. This unexpected conversation was actually the result of emotions that had been building up over the past few days. She had been waiting for the right moment to seriously discuss the issues surrounding Sarah and to make it clear that she hadn't yet decided whether to return to him. Xavier frowned and turned to walk out without a word. The sudden sound of the door opening and closing made Lily's heart sink. By the time she turned around, the door was already shut. Through the window, she could see him pulling out a cigarette and a li