Chapter 13

I felt energized. It was refreshing to soak in the foamy water with the scent of ginger filling the room. I enjoyed it. When I got out, Cedric wasn't at the door. I knew he was there since I entered the bathroom. His silhouette was evident, not facing towards me. Not at all.

He leaned against the glass, probably scrolling through his phone, killing time while waiting for me. I didn't ask. I really didn't care about Cedric's presence when I bathed. What I wanted was to relax. As I started drying my hair, I saw him stand up and not return. I guessed he knew that I had finished my bath.

Since my energy was fully restored, I was ready to scold Cedric to retaliate for his words earlier. Relaxing didn't mean I forgot, but what he said could be forgiven. However, my intentions vanished into thin air when I stepped out of the room. The aroma of delicious soup filled the kitchen. I imagined hot soup poured over rice with extra meat and crunchy crackers. D