Chapter 80. Do You Still Love Me?

Eliana

No one was supposed to know, not now at least. My heart raced with fear.

“Growing up, you always admired him, always wanted to be in his company whenever you could. Kids do see more about a person than adults do.”

I couldn’t think of anything to change the topic. Maybe if I brought up something else…

“Aunt…”

“I know you probably don’t agree but it’s true. Kids can be really dumb sometimes but they are also smart. I watched you grow so I know that.”

Okay it no longer sounded like the conversation I thought it was.

“Hi, Eliana!” Xavier’s warm voice came from the door.

“Xavier!” My face lit up. God, I almost thought no one cared. Well, except my family and Scott.

I had been worried sick wondering why he and Paige had not visited. I was so happy they had come to visit.

He came over to my bedside, and aunt gave him and Paige space.

“I’ll be right back.” She excused herself.

“How are you doing?”

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