Chapter 98

Xavier wasn't heartless; he wouldn't use this moment to pick a fight with Lily. She'd come back willingly, and if everything could return to normal, he'd let it go without a word. She stiffly lay down with her head on his lap, eyes closed, allowing him to place the cooling patches over them. The chill soothed her swollen eyes. Her lips were softly colored, and a few stray strands of hair framed her slender neck. He brushed a finger across her cheek, smoothing her hair, and closed his eyes, resting beside her. His silence surprised her. She'd braced herself for his cold remarks and had been prepared to beg him to let her stay. But he hadn't said a word; he was calm as if nothing had happened. And yet, so much had. All the way home, she thought over everything. They needed to talk if they were going to live in peace. After Timothy finally dropped them off at the house, he drove away. Lily felt more grounded and awake after using the cooling patches. Her eyes were no longer as swol