I saw that Cedric didn't divert his gaze anywhere else.

"Oh, I see. I'm not attractive anymore, right? My belly must be getting bigger," I said teasingly.

"N-No, it's not like that." Cedric took a step closer without hesitation. "Oh my goodness! Are you doing this on purpose or what?"

I looked at him with a confused look, though my heart wanted to burst out laughing. "Doing what on purpose? I don't understand." As I reached the edge of the bathtub, I sat down, making myself comfortable. ...