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Anna’s eyes widened in shock. "Me?" she asked, incredulous.

Xavier nodded, grinning at her reaction. "Yes, you."

Anna stared at him for a moment, completely caught off guard by his playful request, unsure whether to laugh or smack him.

"You're being bad," Anna teased, chuckling softly as she watched Xavier finally put on his trousers. He grinned, his playful mood evident.

Anna then reached for her phone, bringing up the picture Maureen had sent her using Xavier's phone. She held it out to him. "This is it. Maureen sent this using your phone. She can stoop to any level trying to ruin me."

Xavier’s expression darkened with anger as he looked at the photo. "I’m sorry, Anna. Holy moly! She must have taken advantage of me when I was drunk," he said, frustration evident in his voice.

Anna nodded, understanding. "I believe you, Xavier."

He reached out, fondling her shoulders gently, his voice earnest. "I promise this will never happen again."

Anna smiled, reassured by his words. "Yesterda