Scarlett POV
Playing deaf and dumb was actually pretty satisfying. I finally understood why Jaxen used to love doing it to me. When you hate someone, just ignore them.
Watching them lose their s**t trying to get a reaction out of you while you give them nothing? It’s weirdly satisfying, like you’re winning without even trying.
Too bad I didn’t have my phone to check the time.
I figured I’d waited long enough and was about to come out when Jaxen pulled a fast one.
He didn’t barge in himself—he sent someone to “politely” drag me out.
The second I stepped into the hallway and saw him standing there like he owned the damn place, my face went sour. I looked away, not even trying to hide my disgust.
“Why didn’t you just live in the bathroom?” He mocked, back to that arrogant tone. “Don
