Chapter 17 ' Gavin came to find me ? What does that have to do with me ? It's his decision , he drove the car himself . Cecilia thought . Then , she took a deep breath to calm herself before replying , " Charles , Gavin's situation has nothing to do with me . He's in the hospital , and there are doctors and nurses taking care of him . " Without waiting for a response , she hung up the phone . At this time , the renovation workers hired for the villa were preparing her workspace , and since Chloe had great taste , Cecilia didn't interfere . After finishing up her work , Cecilia noticed there were still many unopened packages at home . As she added new items , she slowly decorated the house to her liking . The doorbell rang , and Cecilia got up to open the door , only to find Charles and Xavier standing there . " I asked Frank for your address , " Charles explained directly , stating his purpose . " Cecilia , I know there's been some misunderstanding between you and Gavin . I'm not here to pressure you or ask you to reconcile , but I just want you to go to the hospital and see him !" " The doctor said Gavin hit his head and needs to rest . He keeps trying to leave the hospital to see you . You don't want him to get worse , do you ? " Xavier said . He stepped aside and pointed to the car . " We came to pick you up . Just come with us to the hospital . " Cecilia frowned , a little helpless . " I made it clear on the phone . His matters have nothing to do with me ." Her attitude was firm in rejecting their request . Charles lowered his voice to plead , " I know why you're upset . Gavin was wrong , but you've been together for so many years , and you're about to get married . It shouldn't have come to this , right ? Cecilia , please , go see him . I'm begging you . " Chloe , who had been listening from inside the villa , couldn't take it anymore and walked out to confront them . " Is Gavin dead ? Are you trying to get Cecilia to see him for the last time ? " Chloe's words made everyone fall silent . " If Gavin wants to repent before he dies , then forget it . Cecilia doesn't have time for that . If Gavin's dead , I'll go buy some champagne to celebrate . Do you want to stay and have a drink ? " Chloe added . Charles and Xavier were probably not expecting her to suddenly speak up . " Has Gavin done anything wrong to you ? " Xavier couldn't understand why Chloe was so angry . They knew Chloe was Cecilia's best friend , and though they had met her at parties before , they weren't close , so they didn't expect her to speak so bluntly . " No grudge , I just can't stand scumbags , " Chloe stood in front of Cecilia , glaring at the two men . " Please leave . " " This is between Cecilia and Gavin . You'd better not get involved , " Charles frowned , looking at Cecilia as he tried to reason with her . " Gavin called to say you resigned . " He was emotionally unstable , and that's why he had the accident . Please go see him . Any misunderstandings can be cleared up in person . It's his fault , and he can apologize to you . " 1/3 12.46 Tue , Aug 12 - 94 % X 15 Chapter 17 Cecilia calmly shook her head . " I don't need to ." Chloe sarcastically retorted , " I can't be involved in my best friend's business , but what right do you have to interfere ? You're supposed to be Cecilia's friends too , right ? Why aren't you considering her feelings ? Well , men always side with other men . " Xavier couldn't help but remind her , " Just say what you need to say , no need to throw insults at all of us . " " Why can't I insult you ? You and Gavin are cut from the same cloth ," Chloe said without hesitation , not holding back . Charles and Xavier were well - known figures in Kingsford , and they weren't used to being spoken to like this . " Can you make any sense ? Women are really troublesome , " Xavier couldn't resist arguing back at Chloe . " Men are really emotional , " Chloe shot back just as fiercely . Charles's expression darkened , but he continued to lower his voice to persuade Cecilia , " Cecilia , we've known each other for so many years . I've seen how deep your feelings for Gavin are . Please don't do something you'll regret . " Facing their mutual friends , Cecilia didn't want to hide anything . " Gavin and I have already broken up , and I've resigned . From now on , his matters have nothing to do with me . " She didn't want to waste time on a flawed relationship , and she didn't want to make things public . After all , relationships were a matter between two people , and once she let go , it was completely over . Charles and Xavier were both stunned . They never expected that the relationship of over a decade , built on childhood memories , would end just like this . " Even if you've broken up , does that mean you can't even be friends ? Gavin's in the hospital . Just go see him , " Charles , knowing the situation in the hospital well , continued to press her . Cecilia remained unmoved . Chloe was furious at their persistent attempts . " What ? A scumbag still has the nerve to ask Cecilia to go to the hospital ? Are you here forcing Cecilia to go to the hospital , siding with Gavin , thinking he's not at fault ? " " There's no right or wrong in relationships , arguments are normal . It takes two to make a quarrel , " Xavier said , but his comment only made Chloe angrier . " It takes two to make a quarrel ? I could tear you apart by myself today . Do you not know that Gavin cheated on her with the female university student he was supporting ? " Cecilia's dignified resignation and breakup was to save his face . If it were me , I'd put the evidence of Gavin's affair on the front page of Kingsford's news . " Chloe shot back , not holding anything back . " Gavin and Stella didn't have anything ," Xavier defended Gavin , clearly taking his side . " Cecilia , after all these years of relationship , aren't you being too heartless ? " Cecilia found Xavier's bias laughable . Before she could speak , Chloe gave her a comforting look , then turned to Xavier . " What exactly counts as cheating ? Do you have to catch them in bed together ? Emotional betrayal is still cheating . Why does Gavin's car accident concern Cecilia ? I hate when scumbags pretend to be loving . " Cecilia broke 2/3 up with him a month ago , and now he's putting on this act . I warn you , if you come here bothering my best 12:46 Tue , Aug 12 94 % D X Chapter 17 friend again , I'll make you pay for it . " Chloe didn't hold back at all , firing back with sharp words . Charles and Xavier exchanged a glance . Neither of them expected the situation to escalate like this . +15 " Cecilia , I'm sorry . I didn't mean to pressure you . If you change your mind , please go visit Gavin in the hospital , " Charles still tried to persuade her . " Get out of here ! " Chloe immediately locked the door . She was furious , but when she turned to look at Cecilia , her tone softened . " Cecilia , are you alright ? " Cecilia was momentarily lost in thought . " What could be wrong with me ? You're protecting me so well . You've lost your voice yelling , let me get you some water . " Chloe shook her head . " At a time like this , who needs water ? We should celebrate with some wine . The scumbag has finally paid the price ." ***** 1 In the hospital , VIP room , Gavin woke up but fell back into a light sleep due to dizziness . Stella rushed in upon hearing the news to take care of him . There was no one else in the room . Stella looked at Gavin's handsome face , unable to resist the urge to reach out and gently touch him . In her eyes , lips . he was the perfect man , the one she wanted to have . Then , Stella secretly leaned down and kissed Gavin on the Unconscious , Gavin mumbled softly , " Cecilia … "