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Xavier said, "I bet the moment you came downstairs, he already regretted it—he's just too proud to show it."

Chloe Bishop smiled. "I hope so. But I really feel terrible toward him—I keep letting him down and making him sad."

Xavier took her hand, his expression serious. "So this time, neither of us will ever mention separation again."

Chloe Bishop smiled back at him. "Deal