INDY
Did everyone already know about the incident?
That question kept repeating in my head as I slowly pushed myself up from the floor, cradling my wrist close to my chest. Lucio was already walking away from me, not even sparing me a glance.
I swallowed and forced myself to stand straight, even though the others were still staring. It felt like I was being pinned to the ground.
I exhaled slowly.
Cindy wouldn’t have, would she?
Then I spotted Poppy.
She was standing near one of the columns, pretending to be busy with something on her tablet. However, the way she stiffened when she saw me told me everything. She was avoiding me.
“Poppy,” I called out.
She flinched slightly.
I didn’t give her time to escape. I walked over and gently but firmly grabbed her arm, pulling her a few
