Chapter 444

Xavier instantly snapped back to reality and released Lily. His breathing was still heavy, but his movements were gentler as he wrapped his shirt more securely around her. "Let's go back to the room." His voice was low and hoarse, the veins on the back of his hands standing out more prominently as he gripped the shirt. Lily turned and walked out of the bathroom, her tense muscles finally relaxing as she reached the window and drew the curtains. When she turned around, she noticed Xavier hadn't come out of the bathroom yet. She could hear the faint sound of running water through the slightly ajar bathroom door. She picked up the hospital gown from the bed and began changing into it herself. It was slow going, but she managed to get it on. After using all of her strength, she finally succeeded and tossed Xavier's shirt onto the couch before climbing into bed. A moment later, Xavier emerged from the bathroom. He was naked from the waist up, with water droplets still clinging to his