CHAPTER 29

Xavier's POV

Like someone who has been awaiting my return, she jumps up from the bed the moment I push the bedroom door open. With my creased brows, I venture fully into the bedroom to see her rubbing her hands over her sleepy eyes.

She must have been asleep. I thought as much.

"Welcome", she murmurs in a sleepy tone before darting her eyes to the wall clock. It is 11 pm.

"Thanks", I say in a low tone like hers. I wonder why she is welcoming me home. I am thinking she will be fast asleep, probably because she is still trying to avoid me like she did this morning after seeing each other naked or because she can hardly hold back her sleep.

When I walk to the closet, she follows behind me, making me more curious about what she really wants.

Now, I am more than sure this isn't a coincidence. She wants something.

I whirl around suddenly, making her almost bump into me. I raise a questioning brow at her, waiting for her to spill whatever it is she wants.

Smiling shyly, she plays with her f