Chapter 233

"That day, she told me that I'd distract you from your test if I stood outside the window. So, I went to the waiting room instead. "On the way there, she suddenly tripped. I dodged, but she grabbed my sleeve. "I think that's probably when she smeared lipstick on my sleeve. I didn't notice until I took my clothes off at night." Though he never explained himself to other people, he was willing to do so for Scarlett. Scarlett didn't expect the truth to turn out that way. She asked in confusion, "That means Alice put on an act on purpose. But why would she do that in front of me? That's ridiculous." "She probably did that because I like you," Xavier replied softly, never breaking the gaze they shared. Hearing that, Scarlett fell silent, frozen in place. In that moment, only the croaking of frogs broke the silence. Smirking, Xavier asked, "Was this why you were irritated for days? Doesn't that mean you like me too?" "No!" Scarlett denied. However, her reddened cheeks were evid