Chapter 284

Xavier missed his mother so much. He was okay with Julia not hugging or comforting him and would be content with her coming to visit him. Sadly, Julia didn't want him anymore. Xavier bowed his head miserably. Thinking about the Holt family's situation, Terry sighed inwardly. He then reminded Xavier warmly, "We've been out here for a while, Mr. Xavier. It's cooler at night. Shall we go back?" He worried that Xavier would catch a cold from being out so late. Remembering that he'd promised Julia that he'd be a good boy, Xavier relented despite wanting to be out a while longer. He nodded. "Sure." He turned to walk back, Terry following after him. They were a few steps away from Xavier's ward when the door next to it opened, and a nurse came out pushing a cart. Xavier peeked inside, only to see that the room was empty save for a little girl sitting in bed. He strode in, asking the girl who was reading a book, "Where are your parents?" Wanda Winters looked up at him, saying dispas