Chapter 109. A Strange Woman

Xavier opened his mouth, wanting to argue. But after a moment's thought, he swallowed the words.

After all, with what had happened to Celia, he really couldn't claim he had no responsibility at all.

But to put all the blame on him-that was unfair.

If Christan was right, then his sister had tried to end her life because she cared about him, because she didn't want him to misunderstand.

But that 'care' had always been one-sided. Xavier had never led her on, never responded to her feelings, not even once.

The reason he had kept quiet was purely out of respect for the Ryder family, and sympathy.

After all, a family's precious daughter attempting suicide-that would be a devastating blow for anyone.

After a pause, he finally said slowly, "I'm