Revenge of the Hideous Lady (Xyla Quest)
Chapter 426

"Are you sure? Why do I feel like there's something wrong with both of you? Why didn't you ask for a caregiver when you were injured last time?" Georgie Clementine pursued on. She moved toward Xyla Quest's bed and sat near the edge. Stretching her arm out, she casually placed it around Xyla's shoulder, pulling Xyla close to her.

"As you said, that was before. The current situation is completely different as he now has a girlfriend. His girlfriend would be depressed if she found out that Stan had been taking care of me." Xyla smiled bitterly, looking exceptionally lonely and gloomy.

Her heart began to throb again when she mentioned Stanley's relationship. Breathing became difficult and she felt like she was constantly out of breath.

Georgie's eyes were able to capture all the changes in her expression perfectly. Her utter dismay was reflected in her eyes. "Xyla... Do you... Do you have a thing for Stanley Batton?"

Another bitter smile was Xyla's response, the girl refusing to deny nor answer with words.

Despite the silence, her expressions and reactions said it all. Her answer was clear as day.

Georgie's immediate response was to turn Xyla's body to face hers, both her hands clasped firmly on Xyla's shoulders. Though a serious expression was etched on her face, Georgie's eyes expressed only sincerity as she spoke her next line. "Xyla... Didn't you tell me that you'd be careful? That you wouldn't let yourself fall for that man?"

"Both of you live in completely different worlds. You shouldn't mess with this kind of person. Under the guise of a temporary husband, I wouldn't worry at all. However, you can never let him become your real husband." The seriousness in her tone was only amplified with each word she spoke.

"Your words bear the truth and I'm sure everyone else would agree... But feelings and emotions can be difficult to control." Xyla sighed in her helpless position.

"That is true Xyla, but you were never meant to be together with him. He doesn't deserve you." Georgie explained, her advice coming straight from her heart.

Xyla's response was a heavy sigh. "There's no point talking about it now. He has a girlfriend anyway. Stan and I being together is nothing but a mere fantasy at this point. Though I admit that I still have a thing for him, I'm not going to try to confess or do anything to him."

Georgie's brows furrowed as she frowned. "Well, thankfully he's got a girlfriend now. Who knows what would have happened between the two of you?"

Xyla's response was simply silence.

Georgie held Xyla's right hand in her own. Her other hand proceeded to gently stroke Xyla's hair. "He has a girlfriend now Georgie. You should seal up those feelings for him. The feelings which should never have existed in the first place."

"I'll try," Xyla's muttered as her frown turned into a scowl.

Georgie did not say anything else. She simply hugged Xyla in her arms tenderly. "I understand that you're having a hard time now... Just let time do its work. Your affection for him will eventually fade and your broken heart will slowly heal. Everything will work out just fine, alright?"

Xyla nodded slightly, refusing to say anything.

Georgie remained silent as well, continuing to stroke Xyla's hair gently, trying her best to console her.

She knew very well that Xyla was a smart girl. There was no need for her to say anything else about the matter. Xyla was perfectly capable of taking it all in and handling it by herself.

Knock, knock, knock... Three consecutive knocks on the door broke the silence and the two were pulled away from their deep thoughts.

Xyla's first reaction was to push Georgie away from her. "I think Noah is here," she whispered.

She then shouted toward the door, "Please come in."

The door was flung open in response.

Noah Smith entered the ward with a bunch of scarlet carnations in hand. The actual person looked even more elegant than the flowers.

He glanced at Georgie Clementine and gave her a polite nod before heading to Xyla Quest's side. "How are you feeling Xyla?" he asked. Georgie studied Noah's face, her eyes full of admiration and approval. She was amazed by the man.

"Much better," Xyla replied, a kind and gentle smile on her face.