Everyone in the room was busy chatting, laughing, and enjoying the food and drinks laid out—except for Xavier, who was sitting quietly, glued to his phone.Noticing it, Amora asked, “Xavier, aren’t you going to eat?”“No, Amora. I’m still full,” he replied without looking up, eyes still focused on his screen.“By the way … I haven’t thanked you yet,” Amora said softly.Xavier finally looked up and set his phone down. “No need to thank me. I didn’t really do anything, Amora.”Amora shook her head gently. “No, you’ve been taking care of Ray. That alone means a lot to me. I’m sorry for burdening you.”She felt a bit guilty, knowing she had passed on a responsibility that wasn't even his to carry. They weren’t family, after all.Xavier gave a small smile. “Don’t feel bad, Amora. Taking care of Ray isn’t hard—he’s smart and pretty independent. I just kept an eye on him, that’s all.”He paused, then added, “Besides, I owe Regis a lot. This is the least I could do to repay him.”Aside from t
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