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2025-09-07 06:49:00Xavier’s POV
I sat in the large study of the Aprilio residence, but the atmosphere brought me no comfort at all. The crystal chandelier glittered on the ceiling, its shadows cast over the long table piled high with documents. Yet my mind could not focus on the reports before me.
In front of me, Jefri—my right hand—stood pale and trembling. His voice shook.
“Forgive me, Sir. I failed my duty. I lost the Madam.”
I slowly raised my head. My gaze cut through him, making him swallow hard in fear.
“How could you be so foolish? So many guards in this house, and not a single one is useful!”
My cold tone split the air. The sound of my shoes tapping against the marble floor made the men waiting outside stiffen all at once.
Jefri bowed lower. “Madam suddenly regained awareness and went out by herself. While everyone was distracted, she slipped away. We only realized after checking the C
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Amelia's POVXavier came back a few minutes later, his hair still damp, slightly tousled. He looked more at ease than usual. Sitting down beside me, he lifted the blanket, wordlessly inviting me to lie down.I slipped under the covers, immediately enveloped by warmth. At first, I felt awkward, but when Xavier reached for my hand and held it tight, all the hesitation melted away.“Amelia,” he said softly.“Hm?”“Thank you for holding on this far. I know it hasn’t been easy for you.”I turned to look at him, our faces so close I could feel his breath. “I can hold on because you’re here.”He smiled faintly, leaning his forehead against mine. “I promise, I’m not going anywhere. You’ll always have a place to come home to—even when the world turns its back on you.”Tears welled up again, but they weren’t tears of pain—they were
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Xavier didn’t interrupt. He didn’t rush to comfort me or fill the gaps. He simply listened, his thumb brushing over the back of my hand now and then, grounding me.“I don’t ever want to go back to that,” I said finally, my voice hoarse. “I don’t want to return to the version of me who didn’t even know who she was anymore.”Xavier looked at me, his eyes filled with a kind of pain that mirrored mine. “And you won’t. I won’t let you. Amelia, you’re worth so much more than how he treated you. Don’t let your past define who you are now.”I nodded slowly, feeling the weight on my chest lift little by little.That evening, we had dinner with Xavier’s grandmother. The atmosphere was warm, almost gentle. She seemed calm, though she asked several times who I was. I answered patiently, explaining again and again, always with a smile.Bet
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Amelia's POVI laughed softly too, then sighed with relief. “What’s your plan for today?”“Hmm…” He thought for a moment. “I have to deliver some books to the city library. My grandmother donated a lot of her old collection, and they asked me to help check the archives. You can come along if you’d like.”“The library?” I asked, my eyes lighting up a little.“Yeah. You like it?”I nodded quickly. “I’ve always loved places like that. It feels like home for lost minds.”Xavier looked at me with a gentle smile. “Then let’s go together.”A few hours later, we were already in the car. I sat in the passenger seat, watching the busy streets roll by. A breeze slipped through the window, messing up my hair. I fixed it absentmindedly, glancing at Xavier who was focused on driving.“I ju
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Amelia's POVI rose quietly, careful not to wake him. The cold wooden floor met my bare feet, yet the chill somehow felt refreshing. I walked toward the back garden, hoping to clear my mind—but paused when I heard faint voices from the dining area.Peeking in, I saw Xavier’s grandmother sitting at the table, her silver hair neatly tied back. Her hands trembled slightly as she reached for a cup. Beside her, Xavier—already awake—was patiently feeding her soft bread.“Slow down, Grandma,” he said gently. “I know you like this bread, but don’t rush.”My heart swelled at the sight. There was something deeply moving in seeing this side of him—gentle, patient, protective.A small sound escaped me as I stepped forward, and Xavier turned his head. His face immediately lit up. “Good morning, Amelia.”I smiled awkwardly, feeling like an intruder. “Good mor
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Amelia's POVI reached out and held his hand. “I feel a great sense of pride to be in that position."He glanced at me with gleeful eyes and smiled. "As for you, Amelia. You're the center."Holding my breath I just smiled faintly. I was filled with hopelessness when he spoke his words. I had a sense for the entirety of my life, convinced that there was no place in the world where I truly felt like an important part. It didn't change anything. However, Xavier saw me as someone who was truly important to him.Silence fell between us. There was only the sound of a ticking clock, and then there was that faint aroma of cold soup floating around the table. The moment was serene, with a calm demeanor.“Xavier,” I whispered.Even after he let me go, I can't help but feel like my hand is holding my arm.I looked up at his and said, "Thank you for making me feel like this house belongs to me."He
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Amelia's POVDavin didn’t back down. “Amelia, can we talk? Just the two of us.”I froze. My eyes instinctively flicked to Xavier, who now looked at Davin with a sharp, guarded gaze.“If Amelia wants to,” Xavier said coolly, emphasizing the word—if Amelia wants to.I took a deep breath. “I… can’t right now.” My voice trembled, but I tried to stay firm. “There’s too much I need to do.”Davin lowered his head, his jaw tightening before he managed a strained smile. “Alright. I understand.” He glanced briefly at Xavier. “It was good to see you again, Amelia. Take care.”I only nodded, then turned to leave with Xavier.As soon as we stepped out of the archive room, I could feel Xavier’s energy shift. He walked beside me silently, but his jaw was tense.“Xavier…” I called sof
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