Chapter 370

In that moment, Scarlett felt like Xavier had seen right through her with his deep, penetrating gaze, leaving her exposed. She frowned and was just about to speak when he suddenly said, "I won't interfere with your personal freedom, but I do expect you to at least fulfill your responsibilities. "If even my therapeutic soak requires Caleb to step in, then what kind of personal physician are you supposed to be?" His tone was cold, stern even, as if he was reprimanding a subordinate. Scarlett's eyes immediately turned red. Since she had arrived there, Xavier had always spoken to her gently and kindly. Even when he had an episode and shouted at everyone else, he had never once raised his voice at her. Thus, this sudden seriousness and scolding hit her hard. It felt deeply unfair. Instinctively, she took a step back to put some distance between them. Not just physically, but emotionally, too. She lowered her head and said, "I'm sorry, Mr. Stroud. It won't happen again." A tight frown