Cecilia
The car approaching us suddenly accelerated, hurtling straight toward me.
I stumbled backward, desperate to get out of its path.
My back collided with something solid—Xavier, who had been pursuing me.
His arms immediately wrapped around me, pulling me against his chest as he tried to step back.
Thanks to his protective gesture, I completely lost my balance.
What would have been a simple retreat for me alone turned into both of us tumbling to the ground in an ungraceful heap.
The vehicle was forced to stop when another car swerved in front of it, blocking its path.
"Cecilia!" Harper screamed, her face pale with terror as she rushed to help me up. In the chaos, she deliberately kicked Xavier's shin.
Xavier shot Harper a venomous glare before turning to me
