CHAPTER 109. EXPECTING THE UNEXPECTED

ATHENA'S POV

My heart thudded against my ribcage in anticipation as Xavier kept glaring holes in Oneka's head. I was sure Oneka might be in a similar condition if not less. Xavier's face was completely blank. He gave absolutely no clue of what was going on in his head. His face remained expressionless and I had started chewing my lips in nervousness. What would happen? Would Xavier believe it? Would he let Oneka go? Or had he already guessed that she was lying all along? Would he question her further? Does he think that I am lying as well? Would he figure out the many loopholes that were left in the story? I knew he was smart, but just this time I wanted him to be the dumbest person on the planet.

The silence in the room after Oneka's explanation was deafening to an extent I could hear the ticking of the clock. I slightly saw Oneka gulp under Xavier's gaze and he took his time to assess the situation and all the words he was fed with.

I also felt guilty of hiding so much from my ma