Lahat ng Kabanata ng Leaving You Bereft: Kabanata 671 - Kabanata 680

Xavier stated, "It's still an ongoing investigation."Velma threw the coffee straight into Xavier's face. "It seems like you're still aware that it is an ongoing investigation, Mr. Lund. You were so full of yourself that night, barging into the Ziegler residence and raising hell, only for there to be no verdict yet! Have you lost your mind, or has Violet cast some kind of spell on you? I'm not saying this with prejudice, but frankly, only someone like you would expect a saint to emerge from that kind of background."Xavier took the full brunt of it—coffee splashed all over him. His designer suit, worth tens of thousands of dollars, was ruined in an instant. His dark hair, with instant coffee dripping steadily from it, made him look utterly wretched and quite a wreck.Upon seeing Xavier's livid expression, Velma scoffed and asked, "What's the matter? You're offended, huh? You'd better get out of here right now! You've got some nerve, walking into Starlight Media and expecting a warm

Upon hearing that, Xavier breathed a sigh of relief. He then glanced at his watch, noting that it was already 7:00 am. He returned to the master bedroom, had a quick shower, and grabbed a couple of outfits. He had no idea how long his trip would be in Bristlewick, but anticipating it would be longer than a couple of days, he exited the walk-in closet with his luggage.He was just about to head downstairs when Violet suddenly stirred awake.Violet, with her eyes still half-closed from sleep, climbed out of bed barefoot and walked straight into Xavier's embrace. "Where are you off to, Xavier?" Xavier lied, offering Violet a flimsy excuse. "I'm heading off to Talmont. I'll likely be gone for ten days, or even half a month."Violet's face clouded with displeasure. "That's such a long time! I mean, we've only just gotten married, Xavier!"Having said that, she seized the moment to ask for physical intimacy.Xavier, wanting to just get it over with, pressed Violet onto the edge of the

Having said that, Landon was far from appeased. He followed up by launching another violent kick at Xavier.Xavier still didn't retaliate. It felt as though all the strength had been drained from his body.…Xavier opted to stay near Summitview Hospital.Having spent some money, he learned that Gabriella's condition was critical, with hope resting solely on trial results. He had also learned that anyone else in her place would have already been written off long ago.Her attending doctor in Guscain remarked, "You ought to know that Ms. Harper possesses an extraordinary strength. She's the most resilient woman I have ever encountered. It is said that the pain in the later stages of this disease is horrific, making life a living hell, but Ms. Harper persists with remarkable courage, holding out for a miracle."Xavier couldn't imagine how immense the pain must be for Gabriella for the doctor to express such a sentiment. He softly thanked the doctor, then took his light luggage and se

Xavier's heart sank again. He squatted down and gently stroked Ash's head, saying, "I'll be heading back to work now. I'll come to see you guys again another day, so behave yourselves and make sure to listen to everything Brody says."Ash pursed his lips, stubbornly remaining silent.Xavier's disappointment hit an all-time high, though he opted to remain silent about it. He simply pulled Ash into a hug, feeling the comforting warmth of the small frame—this was his and Gabriella's own flesh and blood.In a short while, Ash gently pulled away from Xavier, moving to stand beside Brody. He then quietly took Brody's hand, making the air around them grow thick with tension.…Brody then took the children and walked away.Xavier, standing beneath the sunlight, felt a profound chill throughout his body. He gazed into the distance, observing Lynn as she squatted to feed pigeons and talked to them, while Natasha squatted right beside her, the two of them looking utterly inseparable. He the

Xavier was in his hostel room in Bristlewick when he received a call from Violet. She launched into a tearful tirade, accusing Anna of intentionally misleading her. She then demanded an explanation from Xavier for returning the billions of dollars in shares to the Ziegler family, stating that he never truly treated her like his wife. In the calm of the night, Xavier stood on the balcony and looked out at the hospital right across the street, stating softly, "It was a decision I made alone, and Anna had no knowledge of it. It was something I owed Gabriella, so this is my way of compensating her."Violet immediately fell silent. She had always presented herself to Xavier as gentle and understanding. Thus, after a prolonged silence, she asked softly, "Where are you, Xavier? When are you coming back?"Xavier's gaze lingered on the hospital as a wave of emotions washed over him. He then murmured after a brief pause, "I'll be home in two more days." Having said that, he hung up.Viole