"If that were really the case, then saying you're following me would be quite embarrassing," I said, my tone sharp. "But you wouldn't choose to come this way when there's an easier route, would you?"
Exactly. I had intentionally taken this less convenient path, knowing if she followed me here, it meant she was indeed tracking my movements. She could have easily taken the more straightforward route, but she chose this less practical one. There was no way she wasn't following me if she ended up here.
"T-That was…"
"Well, unless you actually prefer this route," I said, weaving a deliberate lie to give her an out. "It would be pretty dumb of me to accuse you of following me."
"R-Right, um…" she stuttered, struggling to find a way out. I stepped aside to let her pass, offering a slight bow before she quickly walked away.
