Her Heart Her Terms (Lily and Xavier) novel Chapter 346

Chapter 346 

Shane sat down helplessly too and resigned to the fact that they would be hungry tonight. However, he was worried. 

“Mom, you need to eat something no matter how upset. Otherwise, it’ll take a toll on your health.” 

“I have food.” Edith returned to the kitchen again betere emerging with a steaming plate of pasta, although it was only for herself. 

She sat down and began eating by herself “You two talk. Ell listen.” 

Since dinner was out of the question, Shane decided not to let Xavier’s trip home be for nothing. He turned to his son. “Xander, since you and Lily haven’t tinalized your divorce, why hasn’t she attended the family dinners recently? 

“She’s been working “Xavier leaned back in his chair with his hands crossed around his weist. 

“she just doesn’t want to come back,” Edith added. 

Upon hearing that, Xavier was rendered speechless 

Shane was feeling helpless as he continued, “Xaster, what do you think the purpose of marriage is?” 

This question should come with an instinctive answer with clear measures and standards for most married people, 

Yet, Xavier who was usually so eloquent in the business world swallowed hard and remained silent 

Under the expectant gazes edith and Shane, he finallyspoke after a long pause. To carry on the family line.” 

“Pah!” Edith couldn’t hold back anymore. “You’ve been married for two years without a child. How dare you talk about carrying on the family line?” 

Xavier’s face darkmed, but he didn’t argue with her. 

Shane motioned for his mother to calm down and eat her pasta betone he turned back to his son. “Marriage isn’t just about carrying on the family line. The foundation of a good marriage is love and connection 

He went on to lay out nearly everything he had learned about relationships. 

Xavier frowned as he listened 

Edith was willing to endure the conversation at first before she eventually lost patience and interrupted. “Xavier, just learn some of it to get by. A little shamelessness goes along 

“Grandma, Dad, I understand. Enjoy your dinner. I have to po I still have a matter to attend to ” 

Xavier only registered some of his father’s words with Edith’s constant interruptions, leaving his thoughts in a mess. He got up to grab his coat from the foyer before putting it on and beading out 

The dimly lit car hummed to life as he stepped on the accelerator. The sound of the engine broke the stillness of the winter night. 

Meanwhile, Lily was working overtime on the design plans for Terince’s new marital home. 

She was dressed in soft pastel pink velour pajamas. She sat on the carpet in her living room with a cup of hot water in her hands, chatting with Maryanne over a video call as she worked 

“Are you free this weekend?” Maryanne asked. 

She nodded. “Yes. Why?” 

Maryanne sighed. “Lite is so hard. I’m being forced into a bilind date by my mom. Can you come with me? 

Lily inmediately shook her head. “No way. What if they don’t like you but end up liking me instead?” 

She spoke hall jokingly and half–seriously. After all, how could a third party meddle in a blind date? 

It would only makes sense for Maryannar to introduce him to her friend it they had met several times and things went well. 

“Are you implying I’m less attractive than you?“ Maryanne finally caught on and gasped in mock offense.