Chapter 296


Chapter 296:

Daniela went quiet, her thoughts momentarily drifting. She shut her eyes, releasing a long, slow breath. When she spoke again, her voice was soft, almost a whisper.

“Because I’m embarrassed.”

She felt ashamed of who she had been—someone so consumed by her feelings for Alexander. Now, confronting Alexander’s twisted conclusions and selfish assumptions, all she could feel was regret.

As if that wasn’t enough, Cedric, who was usually so perceptive, had just asked her if she still had feelings for Alexander. Daniela closed her eyes once more, trying to calm the storm of emotions raging within her.

Just as she found a moment of stillness, Cedric’s voice broke through, low and steady.

“Daniela, love me. I’ll be loyal to you for the rest of my life.”

remained silent, her

she reached to unbuckle her seatbelt, only to feel Cedric’s hand clutching the sleeve of her

his hand. His fingers, long and tense, were gripping her sleeve so tightly that

for a brief moment, his fingers gave a small, almost hesitant twitch. But instead

eyes to meet

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quiet sigh, she said simply, “Let

of obeying, Cedric’s grip grew

his voice low but brimming

me? Why does he get a chance, and I don’t? Whatever it is you don’t like about

her lips

softer tone, he muttered, “Never mind. Just go upstairs.” The sudden shift in his tone caught Daniela off guard. It was clear Cedric didn’t want to release her, but he couldn’t bring himself to force her into an uncomfortable situation. He hated

excuse to brush him off. But when she looked at Cedric, with his quiet patience and sincerity, she realized she couldn’t bring herself to lie.

up straighter, she met his gaze

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