Chapter 743

Where did Xavier fall short? The mastermind behind Lily's injury—leaving her right hand still unrecovered—was still at large abroad. For months, Lily had forced herself to become left-handed. No one but her knew the sheer effort it had taken. What she wanted wasn't for him to change, because the pain he had caused was real and no amount of change could undo it. Nor did she want him to make amends. All she felt was resistance toward him. Every time she saw him, her heart would instinctively harden like stone. "There's no need. You're—" Her icy words were cut short as Xavier suddenly swayed unsteadily. Before she could react, a panicked voice called out from nearby. "Xavier!" The moment Rowan's voice rang out, Xavier collapsed. Rowan dashed over and caught him before he hit the ground. "Oh, this is going to be the death of me." Edith, supported by someone, hobbled over. "Quick, find a room! I need to examine him!" Rowan signaled to the hotel staff. But the wedding meant that e