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.

Xavier had left me behind to

ignored Chloe's fake concern, but Xavier

I explained it to Ariella. She

a calm,

remember. I guess I hit my head harder than

silent,

his chest rising and falling. Finally, he couldn't

what's your problem? It's over. Do you really

pouted, looking pitiful and

I was selfish. Don't

performance, I

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

coat and left, wandering around for two hours before

done with their display of affection and

the door, they were still shamelessly playing on the

so naughty! Stop pulling my hair, we're

the half-eaten takeout

they toned it

ordered too much takeout. You

casually, like she was

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

up

St."

hated it when I

times. But

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

I'll clean it up right

me look like the bad

couldn't stand

"Enough,

you don't

be so