Chapter 67


Chapter 67:

“What do you think?”

Daniela’s eyes settled on the man standing opposite her. His chiseled features and commanding presence radiated confidence and strength. But in his eyes, there was a soft hesitation, almost a fragility, as if he was bracing himself for rejection.

Daniela offered a soft, reassuring smile.

“You don’t need to do that.” It had only been three months since her divorce, and her focus had remained firmly on her own priorities. If it had been someone else, she likely would have dismissed them without a second thought. But this was Cedric—her old classmate, the one who had always been there for her with quiet, unwavering support. How could she bring herself to hurt him?

“Lillian already mentioned she has someone lined up. I’m heading upstairs now.

You should head home. Drive safely, okay?”

Rejection as an adult didn’t always need to be spoken. It lived in the subtle exchanges, in the silence where words didn’t need to fill the space.

was certain Cedric got the

across his face. He observed Daniela gracefully advancing towards Luxor Tower, her long gown billowing at

pang of discomfort seized Cedric’s heart—a sudden,

pocket, he hastily dialed

I need you

more fiction on

and had been deprived of sleep for several days, trudged downstairs.

Ryan queried, his voice weary and raspy. Cedric’s eyes remained fixed on the 25th floor, illuminated by the light in

Cedric’s concerned look, Ryan retrieved a lollipop from his pocket, unwrapped it, and placed it

off to her

“She’s not

swiveled towards him, his expression

“Really?”

understanding human emotions was a puzzle with no clear

together,

look after Daniela. Help me

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