Chapter 145
Scarlet
I stood outside Xavier's room, preparing myself to face the day. Taking a deep breath, I straightened my posture and reached for the doorknob. But just as I was about to enter, the door swung open, revealing Xavier standing before me. Surprise flickered in his eyes as he took my presence. I cleared my throat, breaking the silence that hung between us.
"You said you'd take me outside and show me around, so I got ready," I stated, trying to maintain a composed demeanor. I watched as Xavier's gaze traveled from my head to toe, assessing my appearance. His face remained impassive as he responded, "That I can see. We'll leave after breakfast."
His response lacked the warmth and playfulness I had hoped for. Something seemed off about him, and I couldn't help but feel a pa
