Chapter 222

Without a second thought, Xavier looked at Julia and asked, "Mommy, do you also think I did really well this time? If you do, then I'll work even harder next time so you can be proud of me!" Julia averted her eyes, her voice flat and emotionless as she replied,"There's no need for that." But Xavier insisted, "There is! Mommy, you have to believe in me. I'll never embarrass you again!" He reached out, wanting to hug her. Julia instinctively stepped back. Xavier's arms froze in midair awkwardly for a moment before Sebastian quickly took hold of them. "Your mommy has a baby inside her now. You can't just throw yourself at her, okay? Be good." Xavier lowered his head, sniffed hard, and forced himself not to look too hurt. "Yeah, I know. You don't have to tell me that, Daddy." Though his speech was steady, his disappointment was evident to everyone in the room. Elaine's heart ached for him. But soon enough, Xavier lifted his head again as if nothing had happened. He looked up at Ju