Under the heiress facade

Chapter 758

Xavier stared at Gemma with bloodshot eyes, his sharp gaze filled with hatred. His handsome face no longer had the silly expressions from before.

"Haven't you been lying to me as well?" Xavier asked. His clear voice and icy tone held no resemblance to his usual silly manner of speaking. He was tired and didn't want to pretend any longer.

Gemma was happy yet disappointed to see Xavier this way. She had no idea whether she should cry or laugh.

She was happy that Xavier wasn't foolish anymore. She no longer had to worry about him living on his own in the Killian residence after she was gone. But she was also disappointed to learn that Xavier had been pretending to be dumb on purpose and even lied to her.

Gemma had genuinely cared for Xavier all these years. Weren't her efforts worth his forgiveness? Even a little would do.

"Xavi, you... I'm sorry, I'm sorry. I know what I did was wrong. Can you forgive me?" Gemma choked out. Her eyes reddened as tears streamed down her face.

"I know what I did was wrong. All these years, I've devoted myself to religion every day to pray for you and the family. Even if my prayers didn't work, I still gave it my all. I beg you, please forgive me, okay?"

at Gemma angrily.

forgive you? Just save your crocodile tears!

know what I did was wrong. I'm really sorry!" Gemma apologized tearfully. If she weren't cuffed to

Xavier remained unfazed. "If apologies were of any use, why isn't Uncle

didn't mean to do it. If only your father had listened to me back then, I wouldn't have argued with

always living in regret while repenting for my mistakes!" Gemma began to

and Hera. "I've repented for so long, so why won't you forgive me? I already know that I was wrong back then! I've willingly changed myself for the better. Why won't you forgive me? Why do

wrong, you wouldn't have framed Uncle Lucius

had welled up with tears. However,

your mistake from the start, my mother wouldn't have died of health issues! Aunt Daphne wouldn't have been murdered either! Cecily and Mrs. Jones would never have had to endure any hardships! Are you

Everyone had to

He suddenly seemed like a stranger

all her might and screamed, "No, you're not my Xavi! My Xavi would never

felt somewhat uncomfortable upon seeing Xavier's hysterical state. His situation was far crueler than Lucius forbidding