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.

that Xavier had left me behind to take care

Chloe's fake concern, but Xavier

to Ariella. She said

a

that? I don't remember. I guess I hit my

fell silent,

his chest rising and

problem? It's over. Do you really need Chloe to

pouted, looking pitiful and

sorry, Ariella. I was selfish. Don't blame

I suddenly felt

house feels gloomy. You two

threw on a coat and left, wandering around for

done with their display of affection

the door, they were

Stop pulling my hair, we're not

the half-eaten takeout

they saw me, they toned it

Hungry? We ordered too much takeout.

she was

not hungry. In fact, I feel like throwing up. And

clean up

St."

it when

times. But

repeated Xavier's words to Chloe, knowing

I'll clean

tone made me look like the

stand

"Enough,

ella. If you don't want

be so