Chapter 70: You are lying

Alexa's POV

I walked in the hallways, making my way to my bedroom, and let out a sigh of relief. Finally, I wouldn't be sneaking around to meet Morgan since my uncle now knew about us.

It was so stressful to use Elise as an excuse every time I saw Morgan, and it was not business-related.

A knock on my door broke me out of my reverie.

“Who is it? Come in,” I called out, and a maid came inside and said respectfully, “Miss the gentleman is still waiting for you outside in the garden.”

My heart skipped a beat realizing Morgan was still waiting for me, not even checking if I looked presentable. I ran past the maid and rushed down the stairs, making my way to the garden, but I halted in my steps when I saw the person in front of me.

“Oh, it's you,” I said, giving him a small smile.

“You don't seem happy to see me,” Ethan said. He said it as a statement. And I realized it was true; I wasn't happy he was the one here waiting for me. I had thought it was Morgan.

“No, don't take it the