Chapter 29

I walked a little faster than usual. The main reason being that I didn't want to spend too much time with Cedric. No way! I still had some sense of shame! God! Even though my mind drifted somewhere during the night with Cedric, it didn't mean I wanted to flirt with him again. I still remembered Naomi's insinuations that I was the one seducing Cedric.

Damn, she was right. And this time, I didn't want to be labeled like that again.

It didn't matter if someone saw me walking with Cedric in the lobby. We had crossed paths a few times before. There was no awkwardness or any particular feelings. Cedric was also often seen with other staff members. Maybe because we were in the same environment, it wouldn't be evident if there was something suspicious going on.

But this time, I decided to distance myself. Even during our walk, Cedric tried to engage in conversation, and I only responded with short answers. After making sure I wasn't too s