Ella POV
“What happened? Why did I hear a scream?” Diana asked as she knocked on the door.
I opened my mouth to speak but no words came out. My heart pounded harder, and for a moment, I was completely frozen.
Alexander, however, didn’t seem fazed. Straightening up, he turned toward the door, his voice calm but firm. “It’s fine, Diana. Ella had a small accident. I’m handling it.”
“An accident?” Diana’s tone was sharp and suspicious. “Do you need me to come in?”
“No!” I blurted out, finally finding my voice. “It’s fine, really! Just... a shaving razor fell on my foot. Alexander’s helping me patch it up.”
There was a pause on the other side of the door, and I could practically hear her weighing the situation.
“Alright,” Diana said at last, though her voice held a
