Chapter 263

Scarlett came out, pretending nothing had happened, and said calmly, "Lie down. I'll give you a massage." Xavier closed the book but remained seated. Fixing his dark eyes on her, he ordered, "Come here." Scarlett instinctively became guarded. "What for?" Xavier didn't answer. He just stared at her with such intensity that it was almost suffocating. Scarlett's heart started racing. Still, she nervously walked over. Xavier suddenly leaned forward slightly, the corners of his lips lifting into a smile as he reached out and pinched her soft cheek. "That's your punishment for coming back so late." Scarlett was speechless, and her face flushed instantly. She covered the spot he pinched and took a step back. Although it didn't hurt, it felt scalding hot. "I promise it won't happen again," she said. Seeing how nervous she was, Xavier sighed softly and didn't tease her further. He set the book aside and lay down near the edge of the bed. Scarlett looked at his thick, short hair, her