Chapter 66

Scarlett sat stiffly, leaning against the cold floor and wall. Thankfully, it was nearly summer, and the room's air conditioner wasn't on, so she didn't feel cold. What bothered her more was the sight of Xavier's leg, which was still bleeding heavily. She frowned slightly. "Mr. Stroud, how about lying on the bed?" If she could coax him to sleep, she could then treat his wounds properly. The bathroom really wasn't the best place for this. But to her surprise, Xavier suddenly turned his head toward her, eyes burning intensely.f "Will you lie down with me?" "Huh?" Scarlett was caught off guard. "I… I don't think that's appropriate…" The moment the words left her mouth, his expression immediately turned into pure disappointment, like a child who had just been refused candy. Something about that look tugged at her heart. In his current mental state, he really seemed like a lost child. She didn't know what kind of childhood he'd had, but it was clear that he lacked a deep sense of sec