Chapter 37

I held Edith's waist, stabilizing her. Her waist was much more slender than I imagined. In fact, I would have no problem holding her and another person in my arms. "Mr. Webb!" Hansel called out behind me just then. Immediately after he cried out, I heard his footsteps screech to a halt. I turned, only to see Hansel gawping at me in total shock. I released Edith at once, but it was too late. Hansel would surely misunderstand things after seeing Edith and me in that situation earlier. Although Edith and I indeed had some entanglements while we were in Havenrock City, my holding her waist earlier was a pure accident. In truth, I was very much nervous at that instant. I've known Hans since I started working from the bottom up in this company. We've always had a good relationship, so it would be a pity if a rift came between us because of a woman. Yet, as I looked at him, I was surprisingly unable to think of an explanation. It seemed like anything I said now would only make me loo