Chapter 655

"How are you guys going back?" Lily asked, struggling to keep Maryanne steady. Clinging to Rowan's shirt, Xavier rasped, "Do you actually care?" Lily fell silent. While that was uncalled for, she should never have asked him out of concern in the first place. "We called a cab," he muttered after noticing her silence. Maryanne and Rowan clung to each other like petulant children, refusing to let go as they argued about where to go for another round of drinks. Lily tried to separate them but only ended up nearly tripping over them. Luckily, Xavier was quick to catch her. His strong arm braced against her waist, supporting her entire weight. The faint scent of alcohol and tobacco on him filled her senses, and her heart skipped a beat. Every time she came into physical contact with him, her heart fluttered with a familiar feeling. The headlights of Terence's car shone on them, illuminating the mist around them. Snapping back to her senses, Lily pushed Xavier away. Once she s