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 me behind

fake concern, but

okay, Chloe. I explained it to Ariella. She said she doesn't blame

gave a calm, mocking

I guess I

all fell silent, the atmosphere

was clearly holding back, his chest rising and falling.

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

looking

Ariella. I was selfish.

their performance, I suddenly

house feels gloomy. You two can stay here.

a coat and left, wandering around for two hours

would be done with their display of

I opened the door, they were still

pulling my hair,

the half-eaten takeout

they saw me, they

too much takeout.

casually, like she was the hostess of

fact, I feel like throwing up. And I hate

up

St."

it when I didn't

about it countless times. But with

words to Chloe, knowing he'd hear

I'll clean

me look like the

stand

"Enough,

ella. If you don't

be so