Chapter Fifty Seven

Xavier couldn't bear the weight of his imaginary guilt any longer. As he imagined the conversation with Cole reaching a critical point, he abruptly stood up and excused himself from the meeting. Without a word, he walked out of the throne room and headed directly to the study room.

As he paced back and forth, trying to gather his thoughts on how to make Ariel stop thinking about having a baby, his grandmother Regina unexpectedly walked in. Her presence caught Xavier off guard, and he quickly tried to compose himself.

"Xavier, my dear grandson, what troubles you so deeply?" Regina's voice was filled with concern as she looked at Xavier with a mix of compassion and worry.

Xavier hesitated for a moment, unsure of how to respond. He knew that his grandmother had always been there for him, offering wisdom and guidance in times of need. But the weight of his secret and the conflicting emotions swirling within him made it difficult to open up.

"Grandma, I... I have something to tell you," Xa