Haliya woke up early the next morning. She went straight to the shower and freshened up before heading to the training room. It was her routine, and she usually saw Wendy arriving earlier than her. However, this time, she saw Xavier.
Xavier had bandage tape around his hands and was hitting the punching bag in a very serious manner. His focus was unwavering, and even though Haliya arrived, he didn't pay her much attention. He continued striking the punching bag using his hands and feet.
Haliya watched Xavier and wondered what was going on in his mind. After their small talk last night, he left first, saying he needed to rest. She opted to stay there for a while, pondering about her mother and her life before she became something else.
The sight of Xavier left Haliya with a furrowed fore
