Chapter 8 Growing Tensions

• ALESSIA
• That day, I had this idea in mind on how I could avoid Claude, at least from dropping me off at school. The Robertsons had personal drivers, and I knew that if I ask one of them to drive me to school, it would not be much of a bother for them
• "Can I just ask your driver to drop me off later? I do not want to bother Claude," I pleaded as I faced the dining table that morning. I arrived earlier than Claude. I made an effort to wake up early despite feeling a bit sore. It was the best alibi that I could think of, and I was hoping that I would get an approval from the couple.