Chapter - [ 57 ]

[ Adeline ]

"Adeline, why aren't you looking at me?" Xavier's question panicked me even more.

"Please, put the tea on the table. I'll be downstairs in some time." I said in a leveled tone.

"Okay, I am putting it here but why aren't you looking at me? You came back early today. You didn't inform me, it was Sandra who told me when I stopped by your office to pick you. Are you feeling sick?" He asked me again, his voice sounded worried.

"Yeah, I had headache. So, I took an early day off. I am sorry, it slipped from my mind that you were coming to pick me." I said and pretend to comb my hairs so he wouldn't notice my face.

"Adeline, why aren't you looking at me?" He asked, this time his voice came out more firm and suspicious.

"I am applying face care products, can't you see?" I laughed to pretend it like a joke.

"Yes, I can see but I don't buy your attempts to send me away. What's the matter with you, Ade?" He stepped closer and my heartbeats picked up their rates once again.

He placed h