Chapter 2705

Meanwhile, Xavier went off on his own to look for Leia. Looking for Leia was an excuse. In truth, he was nervous. After everything they had been through, including the breakups, the reconciliations, and the cruel words they had hurled at each other, the idea of pretending none of it had happened and simply getting back together was unbearable. Forget Leia. Even he found it ridiculous. Still, the sky was growing darker. The place was practically an undeveloped wilderness. Leia was a young woman wandering around alone. It wasn't safe. No matter how awkward things were, he had to find her first. Leia hadn't gone very far. She chose a shallow dip by the lake. A flat stone sat there as if waiting for her, and she settled onto it. She stared at the water for a long time. The lake at dusk was breathtaking. A streak of fading sunlight lingered above it, and with the sudden shift in temperature, a thin mist blanketed the surface, making the whole scene look like something out of a fantas