Chapter 84

Given the recent events, Lily had found the confidence to push his limits. Only then did Xavier realize he shouldn't have gone out of his way to win her back; he should have let her come to him on her own. He didn't mind that she didn't realize it yet, but he was certain being with him was the best thing that could happen to her. Still, he wouldn't accept her turning his life upside down. So, he was willing to do whatever it took to get things back to the way they were. "Lily, there will come a day when you'll be begging on your knees for me!" he muttered, finally releasing his grip on her chin. Lily winced, her eyes filling with tears from the pain. She watched as his expression shifted from fury to a calm determination—it seemed as though he'd made up his mind about something. Xavier turned around, picked up his cigarettes and lighter from the nightstand, and walked out. Lily couldn't sleep that night—an uneasy feeling kept her awake. As dawn neared, she finally dozed o