Xavier raised an eyebrow slightly, his piercing gaze fixed intently on Zahara, silently awaiting her reaction.
To Xavier's surprise, Zahara suddenly exclaimed with a sincere tone, "You’re so handsome!"
Her words caught him off guard, leaving him momentarily stunned. Then, he smiled involuntarily. For the first time, he found this face—one he usually despised—pleasing to look at.
Xavier slowly extended his hand, resting it beside Zahara’s head as his body leaned closer to hers.
Then, he whispered in her ear like a devil, "Do you like me? Would you want to be with me forever?"
Zahara’s dazed gaze lingered on him. After a brief pause, she nodded, "I like you."
Yet just as a flicker of joy ignited in Xavier's heart, she suddenly added, "But I can't be with you."
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