Chapter 379

Xavier wasn't there to explain himself to Lily—he was there to demand an explanation from her. The room fell silent. They stood across from each other in the corner, the oppressive air thick with tension. His presence felt suffocating, as if it were pressing down on her chest, making it difficult to breathe. It seemed like they were trapped in a dead end where he doubted her endlessly, constantly causing trouble, refusing to listen to her explanations, yet unwilling to move on from the deadlock. Meanwhile, Lily was tired, her heart growing colder by the day, and she was still unable to find an escape. The atmosphere grew heavier, stagnant, and suffocating. After a long pause, Xavier lit a cigarette, pulled out a chair, and sat down, one foot resting on the chair leg. His seemingly lazy posture carried an undeniable air of danger. Lily broke the silence first. "Haven't you already decided on my punishment if I ever make a mistake? There's no need to watch me so closely. If I do so