Chapter 130 The next morning Xavier arrived at the hospital as if nothing from the night before had happened , a bouquet of fresh flowers in his hand . To everyone's surprise , Vanessa was with him . My brothers , Jake and Felix , were sitting by my bedside when the commotion reached them . " Sir , Mr. Xavier is here again - he's trying to push through . " a nurse warned . Jake rose and met him at the doorway , blocking his path . He glared at Vanessa until she flinched ; when she reached for Xavier's arm for support , he slapped her hand away . " I know Mia is alive , " Xavier said , voice raw . " I brought Vanessa to clear this up and apologize to my wife ." Jake's smile was bitter . " So you couldn't be satisfied with destroying my sister's life - you had to bring your mistress here to rub it in ? You're the one who ruined Mia , you bastard ." \ " I just want a chance to apologize . Please ," Xavier pleaded . \ " No. " Jake's answer was flat . " Xavier - maybe we should come back when- " Felix started . " Shut up ! " Xavier snapped at Vanessa , making her cry . But when she whispered , " Xavier , I only want to make things right between you and Mia , " his expression softened . Tired of the arguing , I asked my brothers to let them come in . " But Mia , that man will try to drag you back to that life ," Jake warned . " " I won't go with him , " I said . " When they were admitted , Vanessa's eyes filled with tears as she put on an act of contrition . " Sister - in - law , we were so worried about you . " Xavier pushed into the room , and when he saw me he looked exhausted with relief . His hand found my fingers and he knelt beside the bed . " Mia , how are you feeling ? " he asked . " " I can't believe I let this happen , " he continued , voice breaking . " I wasn't there when you needed me . I hate myself for not answering your calls . I'm so sorry for what happened to our child - I swear I'll fix this . I'll clear the rumors online . Don't leave me . " I watched him , every word measured . Then I unlocked my phone and held it up . Photos and posts filled the screen : him kissing Vanessa , the pendant around her neck , the messages and the viral clips . " Mia , you have to believe me - things aren't what they look like , " Xavier said , desperation seeping into his voice . " It was a stupid truth - or - dare thing - she took a photo out of context and spread lies . I went to confront her today . Please don't believe " Vanessa , apologize to Mia now ," Xavier urged . " Vanessa sobbed on cue . " Sister - in - law , you have to believe us . Xavier and I are nothing more than friends . I never meant to- " Her voice cracked in a way that didn't reach her eyes . I watched the rehearsed guilt in her face and felt nothing but cold clarity E " Oh , you're innocent ? " I said softly . " " And what about this ? " I asked , tapping a video . The anniversary footage played : Xavier slipping a diamond pendant around Vanessa's neck , whispering , " I've missed this , Vanessa . I regret letting you go . Mia doesn't understand me ... if only I could have you ." % " Is that fake too ? " Xavier's color drained./ " It was taken out of context ," he pleaded , stepping forward . " I was drunk and confused . I didn't mean what I said . " N " Xavier was delirious , " Vanessa added , voice trembling . " He mistook me for- " W He fell to his knees . " Mia , I love you . I know I've hurt you , but please don't give up . I'll prove I can change . I'll never speak to Vanessa again . " I didn't let him finish . The room held its breath as I spoke , steady and final . " Let's get a divorce , Xavier . " % He stared at me as if I'd struck him . " You want to ... divorce me ? " W