Chapter 587

Light footsteps echoed from inside, and the door soon opened. "Why are you here?" Maryanne asked in a hushed tone, blocking the doorway and eyeing him warily. "If you have something to say, say it quickly. If not, leave." Xavier glanced past her into the apartment. "Where's Lily?" Maryanne crossed her arms and leaned against the doorframe, sneering at him. "What do you want with her? Go find Xyla if you've got time to kill. What's the matter? Her weak little heart can't handle your emotional games, so now you're back to tormenting Lily? Does her heart not count?" "Where is she?" Xavier had no defense against Maryanne's accusations. "She's sleeping," Maryanne said, rolling her eyes. "She's been working day and night to prepare for the competition. She hadn't slept for almost 20 hours and just fell asleep an hour ago. Should I go wake her up for you? It's not like you care whether she's exhausted or not. I—" Xavier ignored her sarcasm and interrupted, "Then I'll come back later."