Chapter 53. Speechless

"Ugh!" With a muffled groan, Xavier immediately doubled over, curling up like a shrimp.

The sharp pain below his abdomen made Xavier grit his teeth in agony, but even so, he couldn't bring himself to say a harsh word to the person who caused it.

Sucking in a cold breath, his brows tightly furrowed, he accused her between gasps, "Serena, are you trying to murder your own husband?!"

Seeing his expression, which didn't look like he was faking it, Serena felt a pang of guilt. "I'm sorry... I just acted on instinct. I didn't think... Are you okay?!"

Xavier was drenched in cold sweat from the pain, but he forced himself to nod. "I'm fine... really."

"But you don't look fine. Why don't I take you to the hospital just in case?"

"No need." After resting for a while, he felt a l