Chapter 661

Yvette didn't refuse anymore. She lay on the bed, staring at the ceiling, speaking as if to Xavier, but perhaps also to herself.

"I still don't understand why she hates me so much! I used to think it was because she didn't like having a daughter and that she was just a cold-hearted person.

"But… Do you know what I saw today? I saw her coming out to Zoey her bag, even though she's sick. And even though she heard Zoey say she hated her, she still pretended not to hear her. She acted so lowly… She was nothing like the person I knew!"

Xavier squeezed her hand tightly. "You have me."

Yvette turned to look at him. "Are you still mad?"

"Can we call it even?" Xavier asked.

"Call what even?"

"I gave you the cold shoulder for three years. You left with the children for four or five. Can we cancel it out?" His voice was soft, almost as if he were seeking permission.

Yvette's throat felt tight as if it were stuffed with cotton. She turned and hugged him.

When Yvette hugged him first, Xav