216 A sad truth

The day had been long especially for Xavier. The table echoed with cutlery as the whole family ate in silence. The issue was finally over but everyone worried about how Xavier had been affected. The man was eating but his thoughts had wondered off. He let out a sigh and snapped out of his reverie. The food was no longer appealing to him.

"Excuse me", he said while dropping his fork back on the plate.

Before anyone could give a response, Xavier had already stood up to go away from the table. Victoria sighed with worry when she saw thia. Hurried footsteps approached the table.

"Excuse Master Xavier", Edmund called out, earning his attention. He appeared troubled before he spoke. "Sir..... Miss Oswell is causing quite a ruckus outside the gate. She's demanding to see you."

"How dare she?" Victoria slammed the table angrily.