Chapter 269

"Nope, not tired. I just want to hold you," Xavier replied languidly, his breath warm against Scarlett's neck. It tickled her, and she couldn't help but laugh. "Alright already." Scarlett turned and pushed him away helplessly. "That's enough hugging for today. No more." Xavier immediately gave her a quietly resentful look, his usually cold and restrained face now tinged with a touch of grievance. Scarlett looked up at him, and in that moment, he seemed so adorable that she couldn't resist reaching out to hug him. When she hugged him, her head just came up to his shoulder. She liked leaning in like that, as it allowed her to hear the strong, steady rhythm of his heartbeat. And Xavier's waist was surprisingly slim, the type that was extremely enticing. Every time she hugged him back, she always couldn't bear to let go. It just felt too good. She wondered if it felt the same for him when he hugged her. But she had strong self-control and would always let go after just a second. "I'm