Enduring the pain in her knee, she dragged her feet forward step by step. Xavier came out of the villa and saw the triangular confrontation. He felt a pang of heartache as he glanced at Jennifer. He quickly walked over, disregarding David's presence, and gently said to Jennifer, "Come inside; let me help you with your wound."
Xavier wasn't clear about Jennifer's feelings for David, but he knew that being caught between David and his lover was definitely not an easy situation.
Jennifer didn't respond and allowed Xavier to help her move forward. As she brushed past Emmeline, she caught a whiff of a delicate fragrance that made her a little enchanted. Compared to the smell of sweat on her own body, she felt a deep sense of shame. For the first time, she began to care about whether she should dress up a bit.
