Chapter 1074:

Cedric knew it was time for him to leave. He pressed his lips together, feeling reluctant.

He glanced at the desk that had once been his sanctuary. Despite his resolve, his feet hesitated to carry him away.

Lost in a moment of vulnerability, he whispered, “I pretended to be pitiful, trying to win your sympathy.”

Cedric was certain Daniela’s heart would eventually soften.

He knew she couldn’t stand to see him suffer.

Even now, when love seemed absent between them, he believed there was still a tender spot in her heart. So he tried to win her sympathy.

He hoped she might pity him and let him stay close.

At that moment, however, he didn’t know what to say to keep her from pushing him away.

caught

interrupted

tone was gentle, preventing him

fully explain, she didn’t want him to demean himself. Surprised, Cedric looked up, his gaze

“You knew?”

??????? at

replied, replacing the document before her with a fresh sheet. Her

found himself

Daniela’s words: “It’s okay with me. You don’t need

pretense of being

not see

attempt

of pity? With just a handful of phrases, Daniela had nearly driven Cedric to the brink of

Cedric and asked, “What prompted this

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