Chapter 78. Rude

Lowering her eyes, Serena truly couldn't come up with another excuse at the moment.

Sullenly, she said, "My mind's a mess. Give me some time to think things through."

"Alright! How much time do you need?"

"I... I don't know. Maybe not long, maybe a long time. When I've really thought it through, I'll give you an answer."

Xavier's face turned solemn, and he didn't speak again.

The sudden silence made the atmosphere inside the house feel heavy.

Just when Serena thought he'd become impatient with her for being indecisive, Xavier solemnly replied, "Alright, I'll wait for you. No matter how long it takes, I'll wait."

"You... you're really willing to wait? What if... it takes me years to figure it out?"

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