Crawling Back To Her Series Redemption and Refuse novel Chapter 89

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.

She was proud that Xavier had left me behind to take care of her.

I ignored Chloe's fake concern, but Xavier defended her.

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

I gave a calm, mocking smile.

"I said that? I don't remember. I guess I hit my head harder than I thought."

We all fell silent, the atmosphere awkward.

Xavier was clearly holding back, his chest rising and falling. Finally, he couldn't contain it anymore.

"Ariella, what's your problem? It's over. Do you really need Chloe to apologize?"

Chloe pouted, looking pitiful and hurt.

"I'm sorry, Ariella. I was selfish. Don't blame Xavier..."