Chapter 52

My heart dropped. This was bad. Now that Hansel was gone, it was just me and Edith left, and we were having breakfast one-on-one together… Would people get the wrong idea? "Umm…" I grabbed my tray and was prepared to find another seat to have my meal, but I couldn't seem to find a good excuse to leave. Suddenly, Edith spoke up, "You were the one who took me back to my room yesterday right? I don't remember a thing. Did you carry me in your arms or on your back?" I nearly tripped over my own feet and quickly took a glance around. Fortunately, no one was nearby. Otherwise, my reputation would be ruined if someone else heard what Edith had said. She looked at me with a straight face and asked, "Why are you so nervous, Mr. Webb? It's not like you stayed the night or anything." "Stop!" I was worried rumors about us would start to spread if she continued talking this way. I quickly sat back down and attempted to change the subject. "Why didn't you wake me up last nig