Chapter 443

Scarlett's voice mingled with the man's deep, mellow tone. Lily listened, a spark of excitement flickering in her eyes. Inside the bungalow, Scarlett was about to head upstairs to check on Elena when she heard footsteps behind her. Assuming Josiah had returned, she was ready to snap at him until a familiar figure strode in. He moved quickly, as though he had rushed inside, but the moment his gaze landed on her, he froze. His expression was dark and weighted. Dressed in black slacks and a gray shirt, he looked effortlessly handsome and charismatic, yet the weariness etched across his face made Scarlett's heart sink. "Why did you block my number?" Xavier demanded, his voice low and cold. Scarlett frowned but said nothing. "This pendant... why would you just give it away?" He gripped the pendant, stepping closer with every word, his eyes burning with unmasked disappointment and anger. The weight of his presence was suffocating. She could tell he was barely keeping his emotions i