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Chapter 56: I'll protect my own

Author: Marvel
last update Last Updated: 2024-09-21 15:37:34

XAVIER'S POV

I stood outside Erin's door, my fist clenched and ready to knock. The morning sunlight streaming through the hallway windows did little to ease my tension. Yesterday's revelations still simmered in my mind—Erin's calculated games, Sarah's unwitting vulnerability. I wouldn't let it continue.

My knock was firm, a declaration of intent. Erin's door creaked open, and she gazed up at me with feigned innocence. And I saw right through it.

"Can I come in?" I asked, keeping my voice as calm as possible, but my intention was very clear. My gaze was burning with intensity.

Erin nodded with a wry smile and allowed me in; her fingers were clinging together, her lips pressed into a thin line.

I also saw right through that; she was feigning nervousness.

I took a deep breath to control my emotions; my gaze returned to her, my expression calm and collected, but I was inwardly brewing with anger.

"Erin... what did Sarah do to you? Why do you want to hurt her?" I locked eyes with her, and
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