Rewriting the love story after traveling into the novel novel Chapter 167

Chapter 167 Thick Skinned

Julia smiled. Just hearing Becky call her “Mom made her heart soften

She decided to let Xavier off the hook for now.

Finished

Becky and Julia each had a slice of cake in front of them. Becky also grabbed several snacks and fruits happily diggiNE IN.

Xavier stood nearby, under the weight of Julia’s piercing gaze.

Julia scoffed and muttered, “Thick–skinned, aren’t you?”

Becky said nothing

She turned to glance at Xavier. He didn’t react at all, like he hadn’t heard a thing.

Who knew what his deal was, showing up here just to get treated like this?

Julia’s eyes scanned the crowd for her three sons. She looked for a long time but didn’t see any of them.

“Lily, have you seen your three brothers?”

Becky looked around. “Huh? I saw them just now. Where’d they go?”

Julia frowned.

She’d been too busy dealing with the socialites earlier and hadn’t paid attention to the boys. Who knew if they were mingling with the girls at the party?

Lyle and his brothers had snuck upstairs, with Samson tagging along.

Logan turned and glared at Samson. “Why are you following us?”

Samson said, “You guys left, and I didn’t want to get mobbed by girls.”

Logan was speechless.

What kind of narcissist was this guy? Did he think he was that attractivel

Winston asked, “What’s up today? Why are so many girls after us?”

Logan said, “Seriously. I just stood there for a minute and got approached by like seven or eight girls asking for my WhatsApp. It freaked me out!”

Lyle’s strong aura made him look fierce, so only three girls had approached him–but that was already too much. He could handle a battlefield, but not flirty women. His head was spinning

Becky, of course, didn’t count

By the time the banquet ended, Julia still hadn’t seen her sons again.

Looking at the beautiful young ladies around, all dressed like blooming flowers, she was frustrated that her three dumb sons didn’t seem interested at all..

Becky glanced at Xavier. He had already handed James back to Abigail–time for a feeding

She grabbed Xavier’s hand and pulled him toward the door.

Xavier lowered his gaze to the soft, fair little hand tugging at his. Each of her fingers was round and delicate, her palm warm

Julia was momentarily distracted worrying about her sons. By the time she turned back, her daughter was already dragging Xavier away. She had wanted to scold Xavier properly, to vent her anger on Becky’s behalf.

But seeing her daughter’s hurried back, she sighed.

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Clearly. Lily still liked Xavier She must’ve been worned Julia would go after him, so she rushed him out

The estate was large. Becky pulled Xavier along for a while before they reached the front gates.

Out of breath, she asked, “How did you get here? Did you driver

Xavier didn’t answer.

Becky looked up and saw him watching her with an armused expression.

Her heart skipped a beat

“What are you smiling at?”

Xavier lifted a hand and gently pinched her chin with his fingertips.

“Admit it. Becky. You still have feelings for me

Not as strong as before, maybe. Her eyes didn’t look at him the same way anymore. But she wasn’t indifferent

When he kissed her, he’d felt it–her heart had been racing.

His had too.

Becky reacted like she’d been poked in the tail. She exploded.

Finished

She practically jumped as she slapped his hand away. “Says who? Don’t flatter yourself! You’re delusional. You need help!” Xavier chuckled. “You’re a doctor. Treat me, then.”

“Get lost! I don’t treat lunatics!”

Suddenly, Xavier stepped closer, their bodies nearly touching. His eyes burned into her with searing intensity.

“But you’re the only one who can cure me. You’re my personal doctor

His voice was low and husky, dangerously tempting.

Becky’s heart started pounding again.

Xavier placed one finger right over her chest.

“Becky, stop running from this. Just be honest. Try dating me again. I’know you still feel something. I hurt you before. I was.

an asshole.”

“You want revenge? Fine. I’ll give you a method. Date me. Wait until I fall for you so hard it’s in my bones. Then dump me.” He leaned closer, his tone coaxing and seductive.

“How’s that for payback? Pretty satisfying, right?”

Becky stared at him, stunned. After a long pause, she shoved him away.

“You’re insane! Total psycho!”

Face flushed, she turned and bolted like a ghost was chasing her.

Xavier watched her retreating figure, a smile tugging at his lips.

Yeah, he was sick. Sick beyond saving

Becky ran all the way back to the villa, grabbed the cup of tea the servant had just handed Janus, and downed it in one gulp. Then she flopped into a chair. panting.

Janus blinked, confused, then waved for the servant to get him another cup.

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Once the servant left. Janus turned to his daughter

“What were you running from You look exhausted”

Becky avoided his eyes. “Nothing Just getting some exercise”

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