Sienna Johnson couldn't bear to meet Adrian Desmond's gaze. She gently rubbed her injured arm and began to speak about Jasper and Xavier Young, intending to mislead Adrian by making him believe Xavier was hostile towards her, thereby casting doubt on anything Xavier might say.
"...I'm very upset about Jasper's death... I know Xavier and Jasper were very close, like brothers... Xavier... he's always believed I was responsible for Jasper's death…" She spoke vaguely about Jasper's death, careful not to assign blame or defend anyone.
Sienna raised her eyes, her gaze sincere. "Adrian, could you talk to him for me? The dead can't be brought back to life. I hope he can stop grieving…"
Adrian said nothing.
"As long as Xavier stops being angry with me, I'm willing to do anything!"
Sienna gently caressed her injured arm, hoping Adrian would ask how she'd gotten hurt. She would then seize the opportunity to blame Xavier. But Adrian never asked. Could it be that he already suspected her?
