As Alex approached me, his countenance was a tapestry of confusion, leaving me with the distinct impression that a lot of thoughts were spinning through his mind, each trying to decipher why I had ventured to this place.
His inquiry finally broke the silence, "What are you doing here, Olivia?" In that moment, he seemed to wholly disregard Jakob's presence, focusing entirely on me.
Shaking my head, I tried to keep my response as nonchalant as possible, "Nothing. Just enjoying some fresh air, that's all."
Deep down, I hoped that my response wouldn't crumble under further scrutiny. The last thing I wanted was to be caught in a lie.
However, Alex wasn't satisfied with my simple explanation. His voice dripped with a tinge of annoyance as he challenged me, "That's nonsense, Olivia. With all
