Chapter 406

Scarlett first stopped Xavier's nosebleed before checking his pulse. The moment her fingers touched his wrist, her cheeks flushed crimson, and she quickly looked away in embarrassment. "Well, I'm going to change clothes. You take a moment to calm down, and I'll be right back." With that, she grabbed her bag and hurried off. Xavier rubbed his temples, feeling a bit frustrated with himself. Half an hour later, Scarlett returned to his bedroom dressed in a full-length silk pajama set—long sleeves, long pants, and even a belt tied multiple times around her waist, as though she were guarding against something. Normally, she wore tank tops and short skirts. Xavier's face darkened. "Are you wary of me?" Scarlett feigned confusion. "Of course not. It's raining today and a bit chilly. This is silk. It's slippery on the skin. Don't overthink it. I'll get your soak ready; you can use it in ten minutes." Xavier almost asked her if she thought he was stupid when he realized what she was re