Elena's POV
I stood there quietly as I thought of the lie to tell him so that he could allow me to go and visit Anna, but nothing was coming forth. I heaved a sigh as I tilted my head up to look at him briefly, taking my gaze away quickly as I saw his louring face. His face made my heart skip a beat in fear, but I somehow managed to compose myself. A thought finally struck my mind and I decided to tell him that I was sick and that was why I delayed before coming for my morning duties. I inhaled deeply, trying to talk, but he cut me short even before I started to talk.
“Are you trying to avoid me?” He suddenly asked, and I tilted my head to look at him involuntarily, but his flinty stare made me take my gaze off immediately.
“No. I am not avoiding you.” I said rapidly. I could feel his
