Chapter 223

There were still 22 days until the cooling-off period ended. After that, Sarah likely wouldn't need Xavier to bring her here anymore. By then, they'd be married, and she'd be free to come and go as she wished. Seeing them in the news was one thing, but seeing them in person was entirely different. Taking a deep breath, Lily kept her eyes ahead as she walked along the cobblestone path toward the villa. "Ms. Joyner." Sarah, quick to notice Lily, released Xavier's arm. "You arrived just in time. Lunch will be ready soon." Her tone made it sound as though she were the lady of the house. Lily stopped and turned to face them. Xavier, clearly the man of the house, stood next to Sarah with a calm, confident air. His slightly turned body radiated a sense of authority, which made Sarah bold enough to treat the house as her own. "So, Ms. Lynde, are you staying for lunch?" Lily's eyes flicked over to Xavier with a complicated expression. Sarah's face faltered as though Lily's question had p