Chapter 1071

How was Lily meant to give Xavier a sense of security? She stared blankly at him, then blurted, "Shall I write you a pledge?" For grown-ups, writing pledges to resolve issues was just a perfunctory move. Xavier's face fell. "Stop meeting with her so often in the future." Was he holding a grudge against Maryanne now? Lily shook her head and refused in an earnest voice, "No can do. I feel like there's something between her and Hayden." If Maryanne and Hayden got together, Lily's friendship with Maryanne would be strengthened. "Do I look like I'm someone who plays with people's feelings? Since when did you become so fragile that you need to have a sense of security?" She didn't think that Xavier was the kind of person to be so needy. He let go of her hand and sat down next to the couch, facing her. "The two of you were plotting for you to leave me." "That was just a joke." Seeing that Xavier was genuinely angry, Lily softened her tone. "Right now, everyone knows th