My Four Miraculous Treasures novel Chapter 421

After several days without a bath, her scalp had been itching unbearably, so she’d washed her hair.

“How’s your concussion? Feeling any better?” Xavier felt her twist her shoulder out of his grasp, leaving his hand as cold and vacant as his heart.

With all his might, he suppressed his sorrow so that it wouldn’t show on the outside. Her well-being mattered more than his feelings.

“I’ll be fine. I just need a few days’ rest,” Willow replied. “If there’s nothing else, I’d like to get back now.”

As she turned away to leave, Xavier declared, “We’re going to go grab a bite to eat, together.” He tried to make it sound assertive, as though she didn’t get a say in the matter.

“I’ve already eaten.”

“You’ve had dinner. Time for dessert.” He opened his car door, invitingly.

Willow frowned. “I’m not hungry.”

“Alright! I guess I’ll go have a chat with Jasper, then!” Xavier snapped, delivering an implied threat.

“No, don’t!” Willow’s resolve folded instantly. She obediently got into his car, and Xavier drove off with her aboard.

After a short ride, they arrived at a fine dining restaurant. It was a classy place.

The two of them sat at a table by the window, looking out upon a beautiful garden with a fountain in the center.

The flowers were a vibrant and colorful display. The fountain threw up a cloud of mist that gave the whole place a romantic and cozy sort of atmosphere.

The waiter served them a steak. It looked delicious. It smelled delicious.

And there was no doubt that it would have been extraordinarily delicious… to someone who’d come here with an appetite.

Tragically, what Willow had brought with her was a full tummy instead. She’d had a lot to eat for dinner. There had even been cake. There was no space left—certainly not for a steak.