Chapter 424

I hadn't expected to run into Cindy at the entrance of the apartment. It had already been past 9:00 pm when we had left Jeckers and Katherine's place, so it was quite late by then. Seeing the helpless look in Cindy's eyes, I immediately pushed Bruce away, maintaining a distance from him. I could tell Cindy was holding back by the sharp breath she took. I said, "I drank too much at dinner tonight. Thanks, Mr. Harold, for dropping me home." Of course, I said this for Cindy's sake. Leaving those words behind, I walked toward the stairwell. As I passed by Cindy, I saw her eyes glisten; she looked like she was about to cry. She seemed quite wronged. Sure enough, as soon as I stepped inside, I heard Cindy's choked voice. "I've been looking for you all night, and you didn't even send a single text. Is it because you were with Nance?" I had already mentioned it was a dinner gathering, but it seemed Cindy didn't believe it. I rubbed my temples and continued walking. I vaguely heard Cind