Chapter 61 Eighty Percent

• Alice
• My mind was a jumbled mess as I sat beside Xavier's bed. How could I tell him about Phoebe's deal? The doctor who could save his life, but at what cost? I would have to leave him, give him up to Phoebe. The thought sent a shiver down my spine.
• I pushed the thoughts aside, trying to focus on the present. Xavier's eyes were fixed on me, filled with a mix of concern and hope. I forced a reassuring smile onto my face.