Chapter 43

I jumped, quickly pulling Xavier away from Lorraine. He could act up all he wanted with me, but getting physical with her? That was crossing a line. Thankfully, Lorraine was far more understanding than I'd expected. "It's fine. He's just a kid," she said with a soft, forgiving smile, leaving me feeling a bit embarrassed. "This trip has been nothing but chaos. Sorry you had to witness all of it," I said awkwardly. Xavier, still sulking, crossed his arms with a look of pure defiance. "Behave," I warned, giving him a light swat on the backside. Only after he settled down did I pull out my phone to call Yvonne. After all, her being alone in this foreign place was quite dangerous, and Lorraine's suggestion was probably the most feasible at that moment. As I started dialing, Xavier immediately protested, "I don't want you to stay with this woman!" I raised an eyebrow, unable to hide my amusement at his little grown-up act. "And what gives you the right to tell me what to