Chapter 15

"It's alright. I can just head back down the mountain now." Evelyn had no interest in staying there and being an eyesore. She had just taken a step when a warm hand caught her wrist. Meeting Lucas' nonchalant gaze, she heard him say, "You can stay. I'll switch rooms." Evelyn frowned. She was about to shake his hand off when he released his grip and deliberately created some distance between them. "It'll be hard for me to explain things to Grandma if you leave now." She immediately understood what he meant. Her eyes widened in disbelief as she clarified, "Are you saying that you want me to cover for you and Tiffany?" What did he mean by it would be hard for him to explain things to Maria? What on earth did he take her for? Lucas looked at her and adjusted his cufflinks. "We wouldn't be having such problems if you had not come up here." A wave of frustration filled up from within her. Was he trying to say that the whole situation was her fault? She pursed her lips and stated her