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The spoken words resonated deeply, stirring tumultuous emotions.
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Xavier’s eyes underwent a profound transformation, disbelief shaking his very core. “Milly, what are
you saying? Stephanie pushed you down? And she struck your hand?”
Milly arched an eyebrow, bemused by his reaction. Was it Stephanie’s facade crumbling, or did
Xavier suspect her of weaving tales out of thin air?
Secretly hoping for thetter, eager to dispel the charade between them, Milly smirked faintly as she
met Xavier’s gaze. “Indeed, she pushed me, attempting harm. Her supposed illness in the woods
earlier was a fabrication. She was perfectly fit and agile. Her borate ruse aimed to manipte
you into taking her away, leaving me vulnerable to her machinations. And as for my hand…
“Yes, Stephanie was the one who struck it with a stone.”
She awaited Xavier’s decision, torn between belief in her or Stephanie.
Moments ago,he was performing heartfelt sincerity. Now was the time for a genuine choice. If he
sided with Stephanie, it would be in direct contradiction to his promise.
As her words concluded, an icy chill radiated from Xavier, his countenance grim like a demon
emerging from the abyss.
Stephanie was panicking. She had never seen Xavier like this, at least not in her presence. Could
he truly believe Milly’s words now?
If even Xavier turned against her, she would be truly defenceless.
“Xavier, do not listen to her. How could Imit such an act? That’s murder! How could I dare
murder in broad daylight? Besides, she was deceiving you just now. I truly tried to kill the snake, I
swear.”
Stephanie’s voice betrayed urgency, her words disjointed in fear of Xavier’s doubt.
Milly found the scene somewhat satisfying. Stephanie’s difiture was oddly gratifying to
witness.
Swinging her leg nonchntly, she added fuel to the fire. “If you doubt it, Mr. Xavier, you can
examine the stone there. There should still be traces of my blood. I couldn’t harm myself, could I?”
“You’re talking nonsense! You insisted on saving that snake, which led to your injury!” Stephanie
retorted, her face flushed with anger.
Milly blinked. “But why do I recall you moving the stone, striking me first, as your blood attracted the
snake? Prompting you to strike again, not the one I was trying to save.”
“You liar! That wasn’t how it went! You’re just running your mouth! I wanted to smash that snake the
first time! Only by the second time did I want to smash you
A hushed stillness fell upon the chamber following those uttered words.
Stephanie bit her lip fiercely, rueing her impulsive plunge into Milly’s snare. Her focus had been too
single–mindedly on disproving Milly’s assertions, nearly forgetting her own dubious actions in that
moment.
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Had Xavier overheard their exchange? Had he already discerned something awry?
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Only Milly, with a mischievous glint in her eye and a yful air, parted her crimson lips to speak,
“Ah, so you truly meant me harm.
Stephanie found herself speechless. “I…
“Xavier, please, allow me to exin. I acted rashly earlier. Matters are not as they appear!”
Stephanie implored Xavier, attempting to grasp his sleeve.
But Xavier instinctively recoiled, evading her touch, his eyes now distant and cold.
Stephanie stood frozen, daunted by his gaze. “Xavier…
The tension between them thickened, and Milly, the sole spectator, seemed to relish the drama.
Nonchntly reaching for an apple from Stephanie’s fruit basket, she polished it meticulously
before biting into it, all the while observing the unfolding tableau.
Tears welled in Stephanie’s eyes as she regarded Xavier, her voice quivering with emotion.
“Xavier, we’ve known each other for so long. Can’t you trust me?”
Something crunched.
“Does our lifelong bond count for naught against mere gossip?”
The crunch was louder.
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“Xavier…”
Louder still the crunch became.
Stephanie’s tearful entreaties mingled with the sound of Milly’s apple–eating, creating a peculiar
irony.
Wordlessly, Xavier closed his eyes, masking his inner turmoil. In a hoarse voice, he finally spoke,
“Stephanie,e with me.”
His countenance remained impassive, devoid of emotion, as he cast a fleeting nce at her,
sending a chill down Stephanie’s spine. “Xavier
Ignoring her, Xavier turned and departed.
Milly smirked at Stephanie, who remained rooted to the spot. Tossing the apple core into the bin
with precision, she taunted, “Are you not leaving yet?
Stephanie bit her lip, shooting a resentful re at Milly before making her way out.
Just as she reached for the door, Milly’s voice sliced through the silence. “Stephanie, remember,
thestugh is the sweetest. People like you are nothing but jests.”
With a resounding thud, Stephanie mmed the door behind her. Though she refrained from
casting her usual defiant nce over her shoulder, her trembling hands betrayed the fury that
gripped her.
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Stendonie’s readiness to enrare in verbal iousts was understandable. Bevond all else, these
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Following Xavier, Stephanie trailed him to the fire escape. As the door swung open, a brisk gust
swept through, prompting involuntary shivers from them both.
Xavier paused, pivoting to fix Stephanie with a prating stare. In unfamiliar intensity.
at fleeting moment, his gaze bore an
I’ll ask you once more, and this is your final opportunity. Are Milly’s disappearance and her injured
hand. in any way connected to you?“.
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