Evangeline had lived in the Blackwood house for over a week now, and despite her efforts to get closer to Xavier, he had remained distant and cold. She woke up on a Saturday morning, feeling groggy from a late-night reading session. She checked her phone and saw that it was only 8 AM. She smiled, knowing that she had the whole day ahead of her.She got out of bed and stretched her limbs, feeling the stiffness in her bones. She headed to the shower, letting the steam relax her muscles. After her shower, she rummaged through her suitcase, trying to find something comfortable to wear. She settled on a pair of denim shorts and a white tank top, pairing it with a light jacket.As she was tying her shoelaces, Xavier walked into the room, startling her. "Good morning," he said shortly.Evangeline looked up, still trying to process his sudden appearance. "Oh. Good morning. You scared me," she said, with a laugh."We have an event to attend this afternoon. It's a traditional occasion that my f
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