Ella opened her mouth to tell him not to worry. When she met his eyes, she could not lie to him.
Ella mustered up the courage to reveal the truth to Jasper, knowing she couldn't keep secrets from him any longer. She took a deep breath and began explaining the situation, her voice trembling as she recounted the events.
"I ran into Britney when I came out of the powder room," she said slowly. "She yelled at me, called me a whore, and accused me of sleeping with you. I lost my cool and..." She narrated everything that had happened.
Ella paused momentarily and glanced down at her legs, where the bruises from Britney's attack were still visible. Jasper's expression darkened as he took in the sight, his anger palpable.
"I took medicine," Ella quickly added. "I'll be fine in a few days. Please don't be concerned."