Chapter 55. Ended

XANDER ALVERIUS'S POV

When Peony saw Killian approaching, I noticed the trembling in her clear eyes. She froze and tightly gripped the edge of the door, as if she was having an unpleasant flashback.

With a calm demeanor, Killian stood beside me.

"Why should I remember a jerk like you?"

Peony barked, her face contorted with intense hatred. After her years of disappearance, one thing I observed about her was how she initially defended herself by responding sharply to others.

My hands tightened instinctively. I felt a strong distaste that scratched my skin.

She would never have barked like a bitch in the past. She used to wear a kind smile and graciously accept anything with a gentle 'thank you', even when someone tested her patience. The previous version of her wouldn't respond aggressively. Where was she?

Killian raised both hands and chuckled. His eyes observed Peony from top to bottom in an impolite manner.

"Easy, cupcake, motherhood whips you hard?" he snapped as he winked at her.