Chapter 149

Xavier was trying to cheer her up? The idea felt so unfamiliar and implausible that it sounded fake to Lily. She rejected it outright. "Please pass on my thanks, but dinner won't be necessary. I don't need him to cheer me up." Her willingness to coexist peacefully with Xavier in that house was the extent of her effort. Besides, she had no interest in pretending everything was fine as if all their unpleasant moments had never happened. "What is it?" Terence noticed she was staring at her phone and lost in thought, so he leaned toward her. He shielded her from the crowd and braced one hand against the wall behind her to create a safe space for her. "It's nothing. Let's keep going." Lily put her phone away. "This place is huge. Let's finish up. Lunch is on me." Terence smiled as he led her to the left wing of the hall. "Don't worry, I won't fight you for the bill today. I'll let you treat me for once." Lily couldn't help but smile. "I'll stop accepting any kindness from you and Ma