Chapter 11: Arielle Spar With Rowan

After the talk with Rosie, we went our separate ways to do our daily tasks. In my situation, I dreaded every step I made going to Ericka's chamber. Ericka will find fault again and punish me after.

Hah, poor me.

However, a figure blocks me before I reach Ericka's chamber.

Rowan had a sulky expression and stood there glaring daggers at me. He was acting like a child who didn't get what he wanted.

Hmm. What did I do to receive this treatment?

I raised an eyebrow and squinted my eyes.

"Are you avoiding me yesterday?" he said in a defeated tone.

For some reason, I feel guilty. I cleared my throat and said indifferently, "O-Of course not! I was just busy all day yesterday."

He raised an eyebrow as if he could read me and that I was bluffing.

"I don't believe you." he sulked like a child.

I cringe. Nevertheless, I shall appease this devil, or he'll think of something absurd again.

However, he uttered before I could say what was on my mind, "If you don't give me an explana