Chapter 24 A Tensioned Dinner

• "I'm not ignoring you," I answered, her tone cutting. "I simply have nothing to say."
• Alexander's keen eyes moved to her leg, where she had subtly hidden her foot under the table. "What happened to your leg?" he inquired, his voice relaxed yet tinged with worry.
• Heat flooded my cheeks, embarrassment engulfing me while I struggled to find a response. “It’s not a big deal,” I responded swiftly, attempting to dismiss it.