Whileining, Leia hurried to follow Xavier.


    The only bedroom looked rather ordinary. There was an old wooden bed, and although there was a


    new mattress on it, the room had bumpy floors and a leaking roof. It was not much better than the


    cowshed. The most horrible thing was that one had to use the water prepared in the tank for washing


    up-there was no tap water or hot water. Water had to be boiled on the spot if one wanted to take a bath


    and wash their face. It was extremely inconvenient.


    “I get why Shirley did that now…” Leia swallowed. “We can’t me her for being a diva. It’s not easy to


    stay here.”


    “I think this ce is pretty good.” Xavier epted his fate and flopped down onto the bed leisurely. He


    put his arms under his head and smiled contentedly. “The bed is rather soft, and we can look at the


    stars. How romantic!”


    “Is that so? Coincidentally, I’m allergic to romance,” Leia said grumpily. She pulled a chair over and sat


    down on it cross-legged, as if she was meditating. “Leave me alone. Life is a journey of self-cultivation,


    so I’ll stay like this tonight.”


    Xavier noticed how miserable she looked, and smiled at her warmly. “Just tolerate it since you’re here.


    As long as we’re together, it’ll be alright. Even hell seems like heaven this way.


    IV


    “Ugh! I haven’t eaten. Don’t disgust me.” Leia rolled her eyes and turned to look at him. She could not


    figure out when he became so corny.


    Xavier remained silent before he sat up in bed. “Do you want to wash up? I’ll boil some water for you.”


    “Yes, I do.” Leia nodded. “Boil more water for me so I can take a bath and wash my hair too.”


    “Okay.” Xavier agreed to it, behaving like a considerate and reliable boyfriend. He knew that the


    conditions here were difficult. Leia was a rich, youngdy who grew up like a princess, so it was


    probably quite tough on her.


    He could only try his best to make her morefortable.


    Xavier came to the kitchen and used a silver lighter to light up the firewood to boil water. As the fire


    burned, the thick smoke that billowed out of it choked him until his eyes watered. After some time, he


    finally managed to boil some water.


    “It’s ready. Go ahead and take a bath. I’ll go out and smoke.” Xavier carried arge bucket of water to


    the room, then politely retreated.


    “Are you sad? Why are you crying?” Leia saw how red and watery his eyes were, and felt sorry for him.


    But at the same time, the situation was also pretty amusing.


    “I’m not crying! It’s because I burned the firewood. Aren’t you moved by my dedication and


    gentlemanliness?”


    “Yes, I’m moved. You’re indeed here to suffer.” Leia fought


    back a smile and patted his shoulders. “Although you’re a beast most of the time, sometimes you look


    like a human too. I’ll remember this favor and repay you when I get the chance.”


    “You can repay me now!” Xavier took a step forward, looking determined. “You just need to repay me


    with your body.” He felt that both he and Leia were too pretentious. They cared about each other, but


    they made things soplicated. After holding himself back for a day, he decided to be honest and


    confess his feelings.Text ? 2024 N?velDrama.Org.