My Beloved Has Risen from Death’s Embrace

“Xan.”

Matthew reached out to grab her arm, but she dodged, frowning. “Matt, why did you drink so much? I’m

calling Keith to pick you up.”

“No need, my c–car is just outside.”

As Matthew saw her instinctively avoid him, a hint of hurt flashed across his eyes.

Sometimes, he wondered if Xanthea really loved him, or if it was just dependence formed from years of being together.

“When people truly loved someone, their body and mind naturally want to be close to their partner. How

could she resist him so much? Not to mention being intimate, she hadn’t even let him hold her hand over all these years.

“I’ve just missed you lately, really, wanted to talk to you alone for a bit.”

“Let’s talk when you’re sober.”

“Xan!”

Xanthea tried to walk past him, but he called out loudly, stopping her, “Our 15th anniversary is coming up soon. How about we go on a date? I have a surprise for you.”

Xanthea inhaled impatiently and turned back with a forced smile, “Sure, that sounds great. But I’ve been really busy shooting ‘Realm of Illusions‘. The schedule is tight, I might not have the time.”

“Can’t you spare just one day? Xan, you don’t have to work this hard, I can support you financially”

“Didn’t you say you’d support my choices and career?” Xanthea cut him off, a cold laughter in her eyes, “What, having second thoughts already?”

“No, I just wanna spend more time with you.”

“Don’t worry; once we’re engaged, I’ll stop working and be with you every day.”

*Really?”

Matthew looked at her excitedly, and Xanthea nodded with a smile, “Of course.”

But that day would never come.

“Xan!”

As soon as Xanthea entered the hall, she was engulfed in a suffocating hug from her brother.

“Ugh, I can barely breathe, Samuel!”

Samuel let her go, his face beaming with joy, “I knew you loved me the most! Can you believe I got Simon’s genuine work I’ve dreamed about for my 22nd birthday?”

Xanthea was puzzled, gazing at him, “The golf club was a gift from Orion; what does that have to do with

me?”

*If you

hadn’t helped him, he wouldn’t have reciprocated. Did he ask you what you wanted in return? You musie asked for the golf club for me, right? How else would he know my favorite sport is golf and that

Simon is my idol?”

Right, how did he know?

“It must be a coincidence.”

“Stop pretending, I know you told him. Don’t worry; I just asked Ethan, and he said he’s not jealous. He just expects an even more expensive gift next time.” Material © NôvelDrama.Org.

“What?!”

“Haha.” Samuel wrapped his arm around her neck, “Xan, I’ve been so busy with work lately, I’ve been neglecting you. But seeing how much you care about me, I’ve decided to move into your place in the western areas of Crestwood to take care of you for a while.”

Xanthea’s eyes widened in alarm at those words; she immediately raised her hand in refusal, “No need, Samuel, you do your thing. I manage just fine on my own.”

‘Wouldn’t it be better with me around?”

“No, it wouldn’t! Especially since I spend all day on set, and only go back to Sunset Hills Estates to sleep. You’d just disturb my rest.”