Chapter 78

Miranda felt a headache coming. "Xavier, why are you doing this?" Her voice was laced with anger. Xavier caught her tone, his gaze turning cold. "To make you miserable, obviously." Miranda hadn't expected such an answer. Anger, resentment, and a flood of complex emotions crashed within her. In a hoarse voice, she asked, "Why?" Xavier grabbed the back of her head, and his tone was bitter, filled with deep resentment toward her. "Why ask me? Don't you already know?" "I don't know anything." Miranda forced a bitter smile. Xavier gritted his teeth. He had a fierce sense of pride like Miranda; it prevented him from questioning her directly since it would make him appear pathetic and laughable. If Miranda truly let go of everything and tore away her facade, his dignity would be trampled beneath her feet. Seeing that he remained silent, Miranda wearily closed her eyes. "Still trying to sleep?" Xavier snapped, his tone harsh. Miranda gave a weak smile and said, "Mr. Schneider, I'm si