Chapter 37
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Once we disembarked from the gondola, our group began strolling along the riverbank. I positioned myself one step behind Julianne, slowly moving forward with Joshua on my left and Aiden on my right. Cedric stood at the back, keeping a watchful eye to ensure we didn't stray off elsewhere. Although he probably wanted to be by Julianne's side, he always took a step back in moments like these.
‘How can I not admire Cedric's character when he acts like this?’ I thought to myself. I turned around in a circle and extended my hand towards Cedric.
"Big bro."
"Huh?"
"Don't walk behind us like that, walk with me," I suggested, thinking that he could still keep an eye on us while walking beside us.
Cedric's eyes widened for a moment upon hearing my words, but he soon broke into a radiant smile. Shyly, he extended his hand towards me, and I firmly grasped it.
‘He's just like Aiden. Or perhaps I should say that Aiden is just like Cedric?’
