Chapter 214

"I've already told you, I'm divorcing Xavier. It's final. Absolutely, definitely, without a doubt," Lily said, her tone resolute. Hazel's eyes landed on Lily's black shirt, and she bluntly asked, "You're wearing his clothes. Don't tell me you didn't get intimate with him when you went back?" Lily was momentarily stunned into silence. "Now that things have come this far, why not just take the opportunity to say you're not divorcing him…" "I'm not taking any opportunity!" Lily cut her off, her voice rising with frustration. "Mom, can't you understand what I'm saying? I'm the one who wants the divorce. I'm the one refusing to back down. Do you get it…" "Smack!" Hazel’s temper boiled over, and she slapped Lily sharply. "I've thrown away all my dignity in front of Xavier, begging and pleading on your behalf! He still seems willing to accept you, but now you're telling me you won't? Lily, have you completely lost your mind?" Lily pressed a hand to her burning cheek, her blood seeming