Chapter 41

Xavier missed me? Did he say that? I must have misheard.

I stupidly asked, "What?" It came out very quietly. I could hardly believe his words. Xavier pulled me to him and this closeness bothered me. Its smell was divine.

"I said I missed you and very much."

He didn't sound like he was lying. I tried to read the expression on his face to see if it was the truth. However, that was difficult to see. The man didn't like to show anything. Except for anger, of course, which you recognized immediately.

Lilia said, "Layla, he's really serious. That's not a lie. Why would Xavier even lie? What would that get him?" Good questions. Still, I had my doubts and replied, "I just find it strange that he's suddenly friendly and nice."

I heard Lilia sigh but got no answer. Either she agreed with me or she understood me. It was probably both.

I couldn't think of a fair answer for Xavier. I had missed him just as much. I just didn't feel the need to tell him that. Why shoul