Chapter 748

When Xaviar awoke, displaying unparalleled knowledge and refinement, along with a gentleness utterly unlike the beasts of Maize Village, Clara Winston fell hopelessly in love with him. To help him climb out of the abyss and start anew, she—who usually despised those who encroached upon her man—mustered the courage to seduce him for the first time, despite her shame. All just to earn enough money for Xaviar, so he could go where he wished and heal his wounds. Even though she knew full well he might never return if he left. Even though she knew full well he might not be a good man at all. Yet Clara had already staked everything, embracing it all with joy. What she never expected was that, months after leaving Maize Village, Xaviar would actually return. He didn’t abandon her. He didn’t scorn her. Instead, he brought her to the city, arranged for her education, and secured her a job at a kindergarten. Even though Xaviar never once showed affection for her. Even though Clara had long known