Chapter 1275

Lily had reached a breaking point. Frustrated and reckless, she abruptly hung up the call. But once the line disconnected, she grew even more anxious. The pasta on the stove was bubbling vigorously and had become completely overcooked. The smell of burning hit her nose, snapping her back to her senses. She quickly turned off the heat. "What's wrong? You're spacing out even while cooking." Xavier's voice came from behind her. She turned around and saw him sitting in his wheelchair, dressed in white loungewear. The soft sunlight fell just right on him, lending a touch of warmth to his sharp, chiseled features and making him seem a bit more approachable. But his voice was cold, causing Lily's heart to involuntarily tighten. Especially since she had just taken Harold's call, her heart was racing. It was as if she had been caught doing wrong. "I-I just took a call. I'll cook a fresh batch right away." She quickly dumped the ruined pasta into the trash and began washing the pot. Xavie