Chapter 65

"They're so noisy." Xavier frowned, clearly irritated. Scarlett pressed her lips together tightly. With all that chaos outside, there was no way Xavier's ailments could be treated in a calm environment. She leaned in and whispered to him, "Mr. Stroud, could you… Could you go out and ask them to stop?" Right now, they would probably only listen to him. Xavier instantly tensed up again, his arms tightening around her. "You're not allowed to leave. I won't let you go!" "I won't leave, I promise. I'll stay right here and wait for you," she soothed gently. "It's just too noisy out there. If you go out and tell them to stop, I'll be here the whole time. I promise." She raised her other hand as if swearing an oath. Xavier stared at her slender fingers for a moment, then reluctantly loosened his grip and slowly stood up. But the moment he was on his feet, his dangerous, volatile air returned. He strode out into the ward, his injured leg still bleeding. "Get the hell out!" His furious