Chapter 378

Marika only felt sorry for Lily, who had been without a proper status for two years. The moment Sarah stepped in, she was immediately acknowledged publicly. "Matters of the heart are complicated. There's no right or wrong. Lily, try not to dwell on it too much. It's better to move on and find someone else," she said gently. Lily nodded, but before she could respond, Maryanne voiced her frustration. "I don't get it! You're divorced, right? So, why is he still clinging to you? You can't even have a meal in peace without him showing up to make things difficult? What did he say to you?" Lily felt a rising sense of anxiety. If the conversation continued down this path, her secret—that she hadn't divorced Xavier—would be exposed. She grabbed her phone. "It's nothing. I have to head back to work. I'll leave you to your meal." Just as she turned to leave, the slightly ajar door was suddenly pushed open. Xavier walked in with deliberate steps, forcing her back into the room. "Mrs. Fulton,