Chapter 50

Ruth suddenly understood that the one who had been wrong wasn't Icarus—it was her! She had foolishly assumed that Xavier would no longer have any feelings for her once he and Edith were together. "Icarus, I'm so sorry..." Ruth thought. Xavier stripped off his shirt and pants, leaving only his underwear on. He moved closer to Ruth and was about to undress her when the door suddenly swung open. "Ruth..." Edith walked into the private room. Her face registered shock as she took in the scene before her. "Xavier, what are you doing?" Xavier was taken aback to see her. He had specifically instructed her to shower in the upstairs room and wait for him in bed. Yet, here she was. But with things having reached this point, he saw no reason to keep up the pretense. Edith had merely been a means to an end. Now that he had achieved his goals, he had no further use for her. "What am I doing? Isn't it obvious?" Xavier grinned maliciously. Edith immediately understood as she took in the scene—R