StarNovelChapter 214
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"I've already told you, I'm divorcing Xavier. It's final. Absolutely, definitely, without a doubt," Lily said, her tone
resolute.
Hazel's eyes landed on Lily's black shirt, and she bluntly asked, "You're wearing libs clothes. Don't tellyou
didn't get intimate with him when you went back?" Lily was momentarily stunned into silence.
Now that things have cthis far, why not just take the opportunity to say you're not divorcing him."
"I'm not taking any opportunity!" Lily cut her off, her voice rising with frustration. "Mom, can't you understand
what I'm saying? I'm the one who wants the divorce. I'm the one retusing to back down. Do you get it..."
"Smack!"
Hazel's temper boiled over, and she slapped Lily sharply.
"I've thrown away all my dignity in front of Xavier, begging and pleading on your behalf! He still seems willing to
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtaccept you, but now you're tellingyou won'17 Lily, have you completely lost your mind?"
Lily pressed a hand to her burning cheek, her blood seemingly frozen in her veins. She stood rooted to the spot,
too stunned to react
No wonder Xavier had said their relationship was one of mutual affection. He had even implied it was all her act.
She hadn't even known bow Hazel had been "helping" her. Ultimately, all it did was degrade herself in ways that
only made Xavier look down on her more, stripping away every shred of her dignity.
"Did Dad humiliate you again? Did he scold you because of me? Does this slap make you feel better? If not, go
ahead. Hitsmore!"
Her voice was icy, colder than Hazel had ever heard it. The chill in her tone made Hazel falter, her bravado
evaporating.
But Hazel wasn't ready to back down. "You think | wanted to hit you? If it were anyone else, | wouldn't care! I'm
doing this for your own good..."
"Thanks, but | don't need it. Anything else? If not, please leave. I'm tired." With that, Lily grabbed the door
handle and started to close It, but Hazel stopped her. "You... you can't just leaveout here! Your dad's furious
you cback and is taking it out on me. He won't letback in the house. Now, he's already lett!" Lily didn't
believe her. "Then go sweet-talk him and beg him. That'll do the trick, right?
Hazel blinked, the words echoing something she had heard before. Before she could figure it out, Lily had already
shut the door.
"Lily, how can you be so heartless? Are you really going to let your mother sleep on the streets..."
Her relentless complaints filtered through the door. Though Lily couldn't see her, she couldn't block out the
sound of her voice.
Trying to ignore the noise, Lily resumed cleaning the mess in her apartment. Her thoughts were a tangled mess.
Eventually, the noise outside quieted. The property management intervened, asking Hazel to leave after
neighbors across the hall complained about the disturbance.
Once she finished tidying up, Lily received a call from Maryanne, who invited her over for a barbeque.
"You have perfect timing, Lily said with a faint smile. Tonight works fine for me."
She'd messaged Rowan to ask if he'd still be treating Hayden tonight. He'd replied, saying the first session was
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Lily didn't need to go to the hospital for the next couple of days
As soon as Maryanne heard Lily was home, she crushing over. "I've realized something. Marrying Xavier
didn't mess with our friendship, but you worlding That's killing our hangouts!"
In the past, Maryanne would often drag Lily out for shopping or meals. As long as it didn't interfere with Xavier's
dinner schedule, Lily had always made time.
But now, with Lily working full-time, their meetups had dwindled. Even at night, Maryanne hesitated to disturb
her
*Put work and feelings aside for now," Lily said, opening her fridge to find it empty. "I don't have any ingredients,
so you can complain while you shop, okay?" Maryanne rolled her eyes tically. "My brother's on his way.
He'll cover everything." Asil on cue, the doorbell rang.
"He's here. I'll get!
1. re. I'll get it!" Maryanne sprang up and rushed to the door. "Y-you? What are you doing here?"
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