Chapter Eighteen

Saira took a step back at the biting tone of his voice. He'd never spoken to her like that before and she was suddenly scared but she didn't show it.

"I asked you a question Saira." Daniel snapped.

"I went out." She replied. "Can't I go out anymore?"

"Out where? I told you I was going to take you to the hospital but imagine my surprise when I didn't see you in your class after the test you claimed you were going to write was over." He chuckled dryly.

"I did write the test. It was almost cancelled because of your text message but thank God..."

"What do you mean it was almost cancelled?" He cut her off brusquely.

"Professor Brown cancelled my test and threatened not to let me write his exam if I didn't get out of the hall but... Ethan stood up for me and his test was cancelled instead." She answered.

"Ethan? Is it Ethan Delnoi or another one?" Daniel couldn't believe his ears. "He took the fall for a girl."

"Is that so hard to believe?" She lifted her chin in defiance.

"Of course! What