Chapter 102

I suddenly remembered that he was a guy who used four towels daily. He has a very serious cleanliness problem.

I turned my head to the air conditioning remote control and turned on the heating function.

The machine started up, and the house buzzed with sound, making it a lot more lively.

The sound from the air conditioner drowned out my rapid heartbeat, and I breathed a sigh of relief. The breath I had been holding since Xavier entered the room was finally easier.

I finally managed to speak in a steady tone and asked Xavier, "Why are you here?"

"Put on an extra shirt. It's cold."

Xavier didn't answer my question right away but reached out and gently nudged my bare arm. I shuddered at the ice of his fingertips, and only then did I notice that I had risen from the bed halfway through my sleep.

I didn't feel cold, because my heart was hot from the inside out.

The puffing in my chest started again.