Chapter 105

"Oh, Xavier, don't cry…" Elaine coaxed. Upon seeing Xavier's tears, the tender-hearted Elaine started to have tears well up in her eyes as well. When Matthew heard the commotion, he hurried down from upstairs. "Melody, take Xavier to our room," he instructed without hesitation. He shot Julia a look of clear disapproval. To him, letting a child spend one night here hardly seemed like a problem. At his words, Melody glanced at Julia, hesitating before stepping forward to pick Xavier up. "No." Julia's voice cut through the air, stopping Melody in her tracks. "Xavier, come down here and put your shoes on!" Her tone was icy, and her gaze was colder still. Xavier's sobs came in shuddering bursts, as if he might cry himself breathless. His wide, tear-filled eyes seemed to ask how she could be so coldhearted. How could she feel no pity for him at all? Sebastian, meanwhile, remained silent. He simply stood there, watching Xavier cry like he was a stranger. Julia only felt her attitude