Aria remained locked in her room that night, refusing to see even Asher. They weren't able to catch her the next day either. She had gotten up ahead of everyone else and left for school early on.
"She hates me now. What should I do?" Serah said dejectedly as she plopped down onto a stool.
"She'll come around with time. Don't let it get to you." Asher reassured her.
She merely nodded, her gaze tortured as she stared off into space.
"Serah." Asher grated, reaching out to gather her face in his hands. "Don't make that face. I can't bear to see you so dejected."
Indeed, his eyes showed distress as he stared down at her.
"Oh my!" Jennifer's astonished voice suddenly carried over to them.
They both turned to look at her as she stood at the dining room's threshold, gaping at them in d
