Chapter 299 Consequences of Their Actions.

When Milly stirred at dawn, Xavier had already departed, sparing her from potential discomfort.

Her initial act upon rising was to secure all the windows firmly shut, even the small one in the washroom, ensuring no chance of glimpsing a helmeted figure entering under cover of night. After everything was set in order, she exhaled a sigh of relief.

Just as she swung the door open to venture out, a ball came rolling in.

Xavier must have been lingering by the doorway, for he rolled in with a puzzled countenance. “Milly, up so early? Hungry, perhaps? I’ll go ask the caregiver to prepare some porridge for you.”

Milly frowned, eyeing his unchanged attire from the previous night. “You didn’t return home?”

Xavier’s voice held a hint of uncertainty and hurt. “I dared not. I feared you might seal the windows, barring my entry..

A moment of silence ensued.

Milly thought to herself, Well, he guessed rightly.

Apprehensive that she might wait too long, he swiftly arranged breakfast–light fare that she favoured, either through the caregiver’s skill or Xavier’s instruction. Worried she might take offence, he cautiously set the table and sat at the furthest spot, eyes never straying from Milly.

Milly sighed inwardly, feeling scrutinised and oddly confined. “There’s plenty for breakfast. Why not join. me?”

Xavier’s eyes brightened instantly, moving closer eagerly. “Excellent! I knew you wouldn’t disappoint.”

Milly said no more; the meal proceeded somewhat smoothly, if one overlooked Xavier’s occasional attentive gestures and inquiries. She couldn’t quite fathom him now. If his intent was simply to make amends, wasn’t this excessive, especially for someone as proud as he?

Furthermore, she distinctly recalled making her feelings clear to him the night before. So why was he persisting with this display in her presence?

again offered fervently to stay with her, Milly could contain herself no

this hospital,

Xavier showed visible surprise at her

care so deeply for her, yet you don’t

tone, a growing unease taking hold. “Milly, I was blind and mistook a counterfeit for genuine. I pledge now to treat you

assurances of future kindness and apologies for past

I thought I made myself clear, but it appears you still fail to comprehend. Allow

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Consequences of Their

It is

have explained my stance. Your choices were yours to make; morality

care before, I do not care now, and I shall not care henceforth.

believed herself abundantly clear; if Xavier feigned

head in silence, quietly tidying the tableware. His expression masked by lowered eyes, his trembling hands betrayed

an uncomfortable knot. After a pause, his voice

would have to be an absolute buffoon to miss

no fondness. Yet if I feigned

them pricked at his heart.

tinged with sadness and bitterness, a

is the consequence

and a furrowed brow of confusion.

been too harsh? Impossible; Xavier was an adult, equipped to withstand

“You…

A knock came.

poised to speak, a knock at the door interrupted her,

It was Stephanie.

been restraining herself, but upon hearing that familiar voice,

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