“Ahem…”

I coughed twice. What was I even supposed to say?

For a moment, it felt like any explanation I could give would be weak and hollow. Some situations only get worse the more you try to explain—this might be one of them. Facing Cindy’s subtle smile, I instinctively looked away, suddenly feeling like I’d been caught cheating red-handed.

Scratching my head in embarrassment, I awkwardly jumped down from Cameron. Should I explain? Or just stay silent?

Should I say Cameron and I were just childhood friends? Just buddies? Nothing more? But that move just now… it was way too intimate!

My brain worked at lightning speed. In the end,...