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Timothy had also found clues in other places.
Those discoveries changed the case and confirmed that someone had deliberately made it look like an accident.
With that in mind, Lily's heart couldn't help but race in excitement. It seemed Hayden's case would soon end,
which meant she could finally get a divorce.
As she did not want Xavier to get suspicious, she texted Xavier that they had to visit Fulton Manor like they
always did. She also reminded Xavier to have lunch on tin the afternoon. As usual, Xavier didn't bother to
reply to her texts.
Meanwhile, Xavier opened his chat with Lily after receiving her texts. That was when he noticed his text about
working overtand not going hfor dinner yesterday hadn't been sent. There was a red exclamation mark
next to the text. Perhaps it was because he had no signal at the time.
However, he switched off his phone after recalling that Lily had said nothing about it. She even sent several
reminders earlier in her usual tone.
Xavier saw no need to explain himself. After all, she still behaved like always, even when he hadn't explained
himself. A sneer crept onto his face as he thought of that.
That night, Lily was with the Fultons at Fulton Manor.
Lily had arrived in the afternoon like she always did. She accompanied Edith in pruning sflowers in the
garden before Shane called her over for a gof chess. "How are things going with your brother's case, Lily?"
Shane asked.
Lily held a black chess piece while nodding. "I phoned Timothy this morning, and he toldthere's been a big
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtdevelopment in the case. It'll likely be resolved soon. Thank you, Shane." Shane set a white chess piece onto the
board but soon froze. "Did you say Timothy dealt with it?"
"Yeah," Lily said instinctively. Yet, a frown quickly marred her face as she thought about the possibility of a
scowling Xavier blaming her for complaining to the Fultons. So, she soon explained, "Xavier's busy. It doesn't
matter who deals with it since things would've turned out the sanyway.
Shane's stern expression slightly eased after he heard that. "I've had the housekeepers prepare your favorite
chicken dish. Eat as much as you want tonight."
That warmed Lily's heart. "Alright."
Xavier had about 60% resemblance to Shane. That percentage would have been higher if he were as gentle and
graceful as the latter.
That said, Xavier still appealed to many with his flawless skin and frosty demeanor. Many women wanted to
marry him.
Xavier got his unapproachable nature from his mom, Tamara Faulkner. The two were alike in that they kept to
themselves and seldom spoke.
Lily couldn't comprehend the innermost thoughts and emotions of someone like that. She was also confused to
hear that Tamara and Shane were in a loving relationship. After all, Tamara still behaved so coldly despite being
with Shane for many years. After the chess game, Edith asked Lily to join in pruning flowers at the conservatory
on the top floor.
Edith had grown her favorite dwarf sunflowers there, and they happened to bloom that day. They could last a
week if cut and stored in vases at home. If the sunflowers were hung to dry before they withered, they could be
stored longer. Lily liked flowers, so she accompanied Edith upstairs.
Shane put away the chess pieces one by one. Halfway through keeping them, he saw a drained Xavier entering
the house.
Xavier had a frosty presence, while a hint of exhaustion showed in his frown. He greeted, "Dad.
"Joinfor a chess game." Shane pointed at the seat opposite him.
Xavier removed his coat but didn't go over. "Where's Mom?"
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