Chapter 22

Jade watched Maria drop a plate of apples next to Xavier's bed and walk out.

“You're never going out with me again" He stated.

“That's not fair," Jade replied.

“I'll only put you in danger"

Getting married to him already jeopardized her safety. Her whole fucking existence is in danger because she married a Mafia Lord.

“Don't you think I'm useless around here?" She walked around his room.

Which was now hers too.

" What do you want?” He asked, sitting up.

Xavier stubbornly refused to let his wound get bandaged and surprisingly, it healed quicker than expected.

" Why don't you hire me? I studied business, accounting to be precise and I am very good. I can be a very good asset" She tried to convince him.

He noticed exactly how hard she tried to keep herself away from him and how she reacts to his presence and even his touch.

He can visibly see the fear in her eyes everytime he wants to touch her. Fear of uncertainty that he might turn into a monster again.

“You don't need to