Chapter 301

Xavier smirked and lightly ran a finger down her nose. "And you've got the nerve to ask me to give you privacy? Who was it that used to stand guard outside the bathroom every time I took a shower?" "I was just worried you might pass out in there. I'm a doctor—it's standard procedure to keep watch," Scarlett huffed, brushing him off before quickly changing the subject. "Aren't you supposed to be working late tonight?" It was only 8:00 pm, and for the past few days, Xavier hadn't stepped out of his study before 10:00 pm. "I missed you, so I wrapped up early." He pulled his hand back from her damp hair, wrapped his arms around her knees, and suddenly lifted her. Scarlett gasped and instinctively wrapped her arms around his neck. Her face flushed bright red, and her heart pounded. "What are you doing?" Xavier strode toward the bathroom with her in his arms. "Your hair's still wet. You'll catch a cold. I'll dry it for you," he gently said. He set her down on the bathroom counter, pic