Chapter 1531

The warm kitchen light bathed Lily in a soft glow, gilding her profile in gold. She looked so gentle and serene. "I knew you wouldn't be in the mood to eat," she said with a faint smile, her lips rosy against her white teeth. A trace of clarity flickered in her bright eyes as she added, "So, I made all of Noey's favorite dishes today. Why don't you head upstairs and shower first?" Xavier's expression stiffened, and he glanced back at the dining table. All the food was exactly to Noah's taste. Xavier didn't just dislike the food—he actually hated it. He tightened his grip around Lily's waist and said through gritted teeth, "Then you'd better eat more." A chill ran down Lily's spine. Still, she forced a smile at him and turned off the stove. … Even though she had mentally prepared to be exhausted that night, she hadn't expected it to be this exhausting. She was finally carried back to bed at 3:00 am. Xavier threw all the used condoms into the trash, tidying up the aftermath. A few