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A Fool

Author: Black Knight
last update Last Updated: 2025-04-24 13:44:51

"You..." After a brief moment of confusion, Poppy quickly regained her composure, forcing a smile. "Mr. Blaze, how come you're here?!"

Xavier smirked, his smile not entirely serious, and replied, "If you can come, why can't I?!"

At this moment, Clint had already approached the door. Upon seeing who it was, his face revealed unmistakable disappointment, but he still politely spoke, "Mr. Blaze, it's an honor to have you visit. Why didn’t you notify us in advance?"

Xavier, acting as though he were returning to his own home, put his hands behind his back and entered without waiting for an invitation.

As he walked toward the living room, he casually spoke, "I’m here on someone else’s behalf."

"On someone else’s behalf?!"

Poppy didn't know the history between Xavier and Serena. After being slapped that day, she only assumed that Serena was two-timing and had latched onto Xavier as a way out.

Hearing him say that, she naturally tho
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