"Xavier."In the hidden passage, Chloe Bishop's pace suddenly slowed.Xavier Grayson turned back and saw her frowning, her gaze dropping to her high heels. He stopped immediately.She quickly kicked off the shoes, but her ankle was already sprained. Every step sent cold sweat down her back. She clenched her teeth and stayed silent.Suddenly, Xavier crouched down in front of her. "Get on."She looked at her broad back but hesitated to climb on. His wound had reopened—he could barely manage himself. In this condition, he wanted to carry her? Was he trying to get himself killed?"Chloe?"Sensing her hesitation, he looked back.She glanced at her swelling ankle, then put on a bright, radiant smile for him. "Xavier, you go ahead. Once you find help, come back for me."If she stayed, she wouldn't die—at worst, she'd be captured by Seth Rollins again. From what had happened with Little Phoenix, he'd clearly recognized her.So even if she just stood here, she would survive.But Xavier was dif
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