Let alone the fact that I lied to him for another man.

"Who is this?" Wilson asked.

I stood up and said, "This is my friend. We grew up together. He's a junior in the computer science department at Turner University."

Wilson smiled. He revealed a canine tooth. "So, he's my senior."

Xavier let out a cold laugh. He didn't respond.

I reached out and pinched his sleeve. I looked at him with obedient eyes. I clearly showed I was admitting my mistake.

His expression softened noticeably.

I sensed an opportunity and was about to speak again. But then I heard Wilson say, "Would you like to sit down and join us? I get along well with Mila. It makes sense to meet her friends."

I was speechless.

Sure enough, the softened look on Xavier's face changed again.

Damn...

I was about to pull Xavier away. I wanted to explain everything to him.

Then I heard a soft female voice, "Xavier, what's wrong?"

I followed the voice and saw a woman in a white cotton dress. She walked over. Her figure was faintly visible.

Each of her steps was light and slow.

She was Xavier's ex-girlfriend.

The explanation I wanted to give got stuck in my throat. I couldn't say it.