Chapter 20. Temptation

Xavier scratched his messy hair, not offering further explanation, but he asked with concern, "How are you? Are you feeling better? Does your head still hurt?"

"Much better!" Serena explained awkwardly, "I used to drink a lot, but I guess I hadn't done it in a while, so my body wasn't used to it."

"Well, now that no one's restricting you, you can drink as much as you want. Just tell me, and I'll bring you the best wine in the world!"

Serena pressed her lips together, "No, no, I... "

"Serena, after everything that's happened, are you still going to push me away?!"

"No... it's not that! It's just that one shouldn't receive a reward without merit. I can't accept such an expensive gift from you for no reason, right?"

"What's so expensive about it? Just a few bottles of red