Chapter 64

At that moment, Xavier looked completely defenseless. He was curled up in a corner of the bathroom, clutching himself tightly. His hair was disheveled, and his blue-and-white hospital gown was soaked with fresh blood—clearly, his wounds had reopened. Half of his face was buried in his arms, revealing only a pair of bloodshot, terrifying eyes. Those eyes were filled with exhaustion and a violent hostility strong enough to destroy anything. He stared at Scarlett with a guarded, feral glare, as if he might leap out like a furious beast and tear her to pieces at any second. Scarlett was startled by the sight, but not a trace of fear lingered on her face. She calmly raised both hands above her head and approached him cautiously. Her voice was soft, gentle, and comforting. "Don't be scared, I won't hurt you. And please don't hurt me, okay? "Can I touch you? Just a slight touch to help you feel better. Don't be afraid. I'll protect you. No one will hurt you." Step by step, she drew c