Elena's Pov
I couldn't shake Hailey's piercing gaze from my mind, and the unease lingered long after Lucas left. Entering my room, I found Oliver sitting in the armchair, his eyes fixed intently on me.
"You're still ignoring me, I see," he said softly.
I sighed, exhaustion washing over me. "What do you want, Oliver?"
Oliver stood up, his movements fluid. "We need to talk about what happened. About why you left."
"I left because of what you did," I snapped.
Oliver's jaw clenched. "I know I hurt you, Elena. But I want to explain—"
"No!" I cut him off. "You've had plenty of chances. Now, just leave me alone."
Oliver's eyes narrowed “Why are you being so stubborn? Why don't you want to hear me out?”
I rolled my eyes as I dropped my bag down on the table, “I just want to be left alone
