Chapter 383
Chapter 383
Xavier was confused. "Whose dhocce agreement is this?"
"obviously, it's yours!" Edith replied matter-of-factly. "Who else would it be? Am | going to dig up your
grandfather and have him get a divorce? Or have your sweet parents divorced?
"Why should i get a divorce? he asked, even more puzzled "Did Lily talk to you about it?"
Lily must also be in a state where she was willing to divorce, so she moved out and told the Devereux family that
they were already divorced. However, she couldn't win against the pressure from Xater, so she endured in
din can't endure it! You're such a disgrace to the family!"
Edith's face darkened with anger as she realized these facts. "She can endure it, but she didn't cto me. I'm
the one who Xavier clearly didn't believe it. "How have | disgraced you?"
"The Fultons have been a prestigious family for hundreds of years. The men from the Fulton family have always
been loyal, keeping their women by their side with their abilities. And what abilities do you have? Do you rely on
your family background to be better than others or your strength to overpower them?
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truly liked her, you should have pursued her eamesth! But instead, you resort to such underhanded methods. if
that's not shameful, what is hi Although Edith didn't know all the details, it didn't take much to figure out. Xavier
hadn't divorced yet because he didn't want to. Why didn't he want to? It must be because he had feelings for
Lily.
"Me? Like her? Xevier snorted. "Who told you that I like her?"
"So, you don't like her Edith shot him a sideways glance.
He bested for a second before nodding. "No, | don"L"
She pointed to the seat opposite ber, gesturing for him to sit down. "Come. Lettell you a story"
He reactantly sat down. He couldn't disobey her, fearing she would get upset and worsen her health if he walked
out,
"30 years ago, your father met your mother and fell in love at first sight. He pursued her relentlessly, showing
kindness and even playing the victim. Your mother refused to agree and always focused on her work
"Your father pursued her for three years, and in the end, your grandfather intervened, offering your mother
money to leave the city and distance herself from your father. Do you know what happened?"
She slammed her hand on the table, looking at him. He shook his head, not knowing. This was his first time
hearing about his parents' younger days.
Love at firstnight and a three-year pursuit-it left him stunned.
"Your mother took that money to the bospital because she suspected she had a severe heart condition. She had
chest pain, was short of breath, and felt terrible. She was constantly sad, unable to focus, and in tears."
apsychological one. She should see a psychologist to help her. The
At this point, Edith was both speechless and amused. "The doctor told her it was a heart condition but also a
doctor said, "You're in love with him. That's why your heart hurts when you're apart, She didn't believe it. "But
then, when your father heard she was sick, he rushed to find her. The moment she saw him, her pain vanished.
Her heart no longer hart, she stopped crying and felt completely find!"
Xavier wasn't sur
sure if the story had been exaggerated, but he understood Edith's point, Loving someone without realizing it-she
was trying to point out that he might feel the
His mind flashed to the image of Laly, her eyes red, tears glistening in her gaze. Upon seeing that, it certainly
made his heart feel easy. But did that mean he didn't understand
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Suddenly, he laughed incredulously "Grandma, my mom's generation was simple. But this is a different era. Do
you really think I'm like her, not even knowing what liking
Edith stared at him for a few seconds. "Fine To put it in the language of your generation, your mother's
generation w another phrase from your generation - you're stupid!" was simple and reserved. But in your case,
letborrow
Xavier was entirely surprised by the insult itis expression showed his utter confusion, and he was utterly
dumbfounded for the first tin many years,
"Sign af She showed the drance agter
| per toward him. "If you don't sign, you're doubly stupill *.
She had wanted to visit Lily and talk about Xavier's behardor. hut since the company dinner, when for mistakenly
allowed the reporters to believe that Sarah was Mrs. Fulton, Edith Telt she couldn't face Lily anymore.
She had considered stepping forward to clarily things, but that would only stap Koter's face. In the end, it might
make their relationship worse.
Shane always said he believed Knier could handle his own issues. And he did, in a violent manner. It couldn't
stand to see Lily suffer any longer. Getting Xavier to divorce was the last thing she could do for Lily.