Chapter 120

Xavier pulled away, his mouth hovering over hers. Why did he do it? He could not tell; he just knew that he had felt the urge for a while now.

Jessica’s eyes fluttered open, and she stared at him. She hiccupped and saw the corners of his lips turn up in a smile. She hurriedly stood up, bumping her head into his.

“Ouch,” she cried.

“Let me…” Xavier said as she sprinted out of the room, holding the spot where she had bumped into him.

“Where are you going?” he called after her. When he stepped out, he could not see her anywhere. Jessica entered Olivia’s room.

“What are you doing here?” the woman asked, sitting up straight on her bed.

“I’m here to sleep tonight.” Jessica went to sit beside her on the bed, using her body to nudge her aside.

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