Chapter 1019

"Yes!" Fabian exclaimed before he slammed his foot on the accelerator, driving the car away speedily. Lily was frozen where she stood. Her long hair fluttered in the wind as the smoke from the car exhaust billowed toward her. She could only watch helplessly as the car grew smaller and smaller until it disappeared from her sight. She'd tried her best to get Edith to stay, but the latter had refused. Lily had no other choice but to return to the apartment. When she pushed the door open, she realized that Xavier was done showering. An icy chill rolled off his body in waves. His short hair was half-dried, and he had a towel slung around his neck. "Where's Grandma?" he asked. "She left." Lily closed the door, feeling exhausted. "I—hey!" Xavier didn't give her a chance to finish her sentence before he gripped her wrist and pulled her to him. He cornered her against the cabinet, pushing her back against it and asked, "Shall we continue where we left off?" If he was being honest with hi