Chapter 69

The faint scent of tobacco on Xavier filled Lily's senses. She looked up at him with panicked eyes as she pressed her elbow against his shoulder. She bit her lip silently. "Are we still getting a divorce?" His breath surrounded her. Her heart raced wildly. That was what happened when one loved someone. One couldn't handle their kindness or indifference, nor could one handle the intoxicating closeness that made their heart pound. She took a deep breath. Her mind was still clear. "Yes." "Heh," His lips twisted into a cold smirk, his gaze iced over. "Not willing to face reality, are you? Remember this—until it's over, you're still married, so act like it." Those words brought her back to her senses. He must be referring to Terence, who had just rescued her. Xavier could watch Lily be humiliated without lifting a finger, but he couldn't stand anyone else stepping in. When he celebrated Sarah's birthday, took her to bed, and handed her a black card, had he considered being a "fai