But that was all.After Anathea said her piece, she didn't spare them another glance. With weary steps, she turned and walked away."Thea." Hannah quickly chased after her. Dominic gave Gregory a polite nod and followed as well.The whole mess came to an end with Anathea's quiet exit.Natalie, on the other hand, was practically glowing with satisfaction because, in her mind, she'd won. She rested her hand gently on Xander's shoulder and said sweetly, "Xander, thank you for caring about me so much. You really are such a good boy."But this time, Xander didn't respond. He just stood there, staring at Anathea's fading figure. It was like something had slipped through his fingers. No matter how hard he tried to hold on, it was already gone."Xander?" Natalie called again when he didn't answer.Only then did Xander snap out of it. He turned to her and asked with concern, "Does your face still hurt, Ms. Whitman? I can blow on it for you if it does.""I'm okay. I feel much better now,
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