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.”

drive back, Daniela remained silent, her gaze fixed on the

to unbuckle her seatbelt, only to feel Cedric’s

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

But instead of releasing her,

eyes to meet

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grand entrance, she saw the resolute determination etched on

sigh, she said simply,

obeying, Cedric’s grip grew

tightened before he spoke, his voice low but brimming

and I don’t? Whatever it is you don’t like about me,

her lips pressing into a

of her sleeve. His shoulders sagged, and in a 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.

looked at Cedric, with his quiet patience and sincerity, she realized she couldn’t bring herself to lie. So she chose to tell the

up straighter, she met his gaze and began

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