Crawling Back To Her Series Redemption and Refuse

Book7 Chapter5.

The next morning was the weekend, and I woke to the sound of knocking.

It was Chloe.

"Ariella! I hope I'm not interrupting you and Xavier. Is he still in bed?

What a lazy boy!"

Chloe spoke as if she was being considerate, but her face showed no regard for me as the hostess.

Without waiting for my permission, she slipped into the bedroom like a cat.

Soon, she came out. She was giggling, with Xavier, who was wearing only his underwear.

"Xavier, you're such a lazy boy. The sun's already up."

I threw the blanket on the couch at Xavier, my expression cold.

"Cover up. You two might not be embarrassed, but I am."

Xavier took the blanket with a frown, sitting on the couch with annoyance.

Chloe sat down next to him, close as ever.

This was the first time I'd seen Chloe since the trip. Her face was smooth, no sign of any injury.

She noticed me looking and gave an awkward smile.

"Ariella, Xavier didn't mean to leave you behind that day. It's my fault..."

"But I was so scared of getting a scar on my face. Luckily, it healed quickly. I'm really sorry. How are your injuries?"

Chloe's innocent eyes looked at me, full of guilt.

But I could see the smugness and provocation in her gaze.

had left

Chloe's fake concern, but

okay, Chloe. I explained it to Ariella. She said

a calm,

remember. I guess I hit my head

silent, the atmosphere

rising and falling. Finally, he couldn't contain

It's over. Do you really

looking pitiful

was selfish.

I suddenly felt

feels gloomy. You two can stay here. I'm

wandering

would be done with their

the door, they were still

so naughty! Stop pulling my hair, we're not kids

half-eaten

saw me, they toned

We ordered too much takeout.

was the hostess

In fact, I feel like throwing up. And I hate

up after

St."

clean freak and hated it when I didn't clean

times. But

repeated Xavier's words to Chloe, knowing he'd hear

Ariella. I'll clean

made me

couldn't stand it

"Enough,

If you

be so