Chapter 311

Scarlett had already eaten her fill, but she still peeled a plate of crab legs and prepared a dish of garlic butter shrimp for Xavier. However, Xavier seemed busy and hadn't come downstairs yet. Scarlett waited for a long time and eventually rested her head on the dining table. She must have been exhausted because she quietly fell asleep right there. When Xavier entered the living room, he saw Scarlett fast asleep at the table. He raised his hand to signal the helpers to move quietly, then fetched a blanket and gently draped it over her back. Only then did he take a seat beside her and slowly begin his dinner. When he noticed the two plates of seafood in front of Scarlett, he immediately understood she had prepared them for him. Feeling pleased, he brought the dishes closer and ate gracefully. By the time he finished, Scarlett was still sound asleep. Xavier raised his hand again to stop the helpers from clearing the table. He didn't want any noise disturbing her rest. He rested