Chapter 294

When Scarlett looked at the time, she noticed it was almost one in the morning. "You should go back to your room and get some rest," she urged. "I'm going to sleep soon too." "Let me hug you for a little while longer," Xavier replied. Scarlett didn't have a comeback for that, so she allowed him to hug her until he was satisfied. He seemed especially reluctant to leave and asked, "Why don't I sleep here tonight?" "You can't!" Scarlett rejected his suggestion immediately. She rose to her feet and pulled him up from the chair before pushing him toward the door. "You should head back now." She stuck her head out the door and looked around. After making sure that no one else was around, she pushed Xavier out of her room. "Hurry and go! Jane might see you if she comes upstairs." Xavier stayed silent. Scarlett closed the door, ignoring his resentful gaze. She had lost the desire to continue studying, so she entered the bathroom to get ready for bed. When she was done brushing her tee