Chapter 22
It didn't sound like just a knock—it was as if someone was trying to break it down.
Miranda was taken aback at first, but she quickly calmed down and got out of bed. After approaching the doorway, she peered through the peephole. Seeing that it was Xavier, she frowned slightly.
After a moment of hesitation, she opened the door. "Mr. Schneider, what are you—"
Before she could finish speaking, he grabbed her shoulder. He pushed her back into the apartment and closed the door with his free hand.
Miranda's face fell. She observed that his face was flushed and his eyes were glassy. His hair was disheveled, and drops of sweat covered his nose.
Xavier had been drinking—clearly a lot. He was mildly allergic to alcohol, and he would look like this when he drank.
He raised his other hand to grasp her neck. With hot, heavy breaths, he leaned in to press his lips against her cheek.
Miranda was taken aback. With her palms against his chest, she shoved him away. "Mr. Schneider, have you come
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