After Clara headed inside, Xavier was about to leave.
However, just as he reached for the driver's door—
"Xavier."
Liam's voice stopped him.
Xavier turned around, only to find Liam standing a few steps away, his brows slightly furrowed.
"Liam?"
"If you aren't busy," Liam said evenly, "would you care to join me for a drink?"
Under normal circumstances, Xavier would have refused.
But one look at Liam was enough for him to realize this wasn't merely an invitation for drinks.
There was something Liam wanted to discuss with him.
Something he had been waiting for.
After a brief silence, Xavier gave a small nod.
"Alright."
With that, the two of them headed inside together.
Instead of going toward the sitting room, Liam led him upstairs, straight to his room.
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Meanwhile—
Back at Sanctuary Heights—
After making sure Little Eira had fallen asleep, Adelyn carefully shifted her position.
