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Chapter 27

Irene's P.O.V

The ride to the event was eerily quiet. The only thing Xavier did was stare out the window and heave multiple sighs. For the first time in my life, I saw a shocking side of Xavier, when he hugged me, I could see the fear in his eyes and it made me wonder what could cause the almighty Xavier to look so shaken.

"Hmmm" I cleared my throat in a bid to gather his attention. He kept his gaze fixed on the outside of the car and when I thought he was lost in his thoughts, he took me by surprise. "What are you trying to ask?"

I bit the inside of my mouth, shifting uncomfortably in my seat. "I wanted to ask about the event. I feel like you should give me a head up about what to expect and not expect. " He turned to look at me with his chin resting on the back of his palm. "Haven't I told you about the event? I thought I told you earlier?"

"No, you didn't. You only kept reminding me about how the event was important to you, that was all" I said, taking a glance at hi