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Chapter 651 Nemesis

“It’s me,” Xavier answered. He was happy that Veronica was on high alert, but he also felt sad for her. What kind of horrors did she experience to sharpen her senses so much?

Xavier? Veronica tucked the dagger away. “I thought it was your wedding night. Why are you here?”

“Just here to see what you’re doing. You did say you were too busy to attend the wedding.” He stood before her, staring down at her.

The room was still dark, and the only source of light came from outside. They could vaguely see each other, but the looks on their faces were hidden.

She had no answer to his question, so she just plopped down on the couch and said, “You should leave. Antheena’s gonna be worried if she finds you missing.”

“She was in a great mood the whole day and had knocked herself out.”

matter. You’re her husband, so you should stay with

“Are you lecturing me?”

She turned her attention to the dark skyline and said

of red wine and two glasses from the wine cabinet. When he turned around and saw Veronica’s baby bump, he realized she was still pregnant, so

the table. With ease, he uncorked the bottle and poured one glass

Ever since Matthew’s disappearance, her days were filled with

against the couch and rested her head on her hand, her attention

to turn on the lamps as if they had gotten used to the dim light

we used to be comrades is true. Do you really have to go so far to reject me?” He raised his glass

own families here. Staying alone in a room together won’t bode

you worried

I just don’t want anyone to take this the wrong way.” She tilted her