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    “Doesn’t it work?”


    Cedric exhaled sharply.


    He opened his hand, revealing a palm slick with sweat.


    His words were harsh, but there was an unmistakable tremor in his voice, betraying his fear that Dani might truly give up on them.


    But Cedric knew he had no choice.


    If he didn’t stand firm now, Dani would never lean on him, never trust him fully.


    For now, though, he chose to let it go.


    His heart felt heavy, as though it couldn’t take much more of this. He finished his coffee in silence. “When you finally tell me what you’re up to, I’lle home.” With that, Cedric rose to his feet.


    Dani watched as his figure slowly receded through the door, her heart tightening with each step he took.


    She stayed in the cafe a moment longer, collecting herself before finally leaving.


    Jackie Gray, Cedric’s driver, honked lightly and greeted her cheerfully. “Mr. Phillips sent me to take you home.”


    Dani climbed into the car, the familiar scent of leather and cedar surrounding her.


    As they drove, she stared out the window, her thoughts swirling.


    Jackie nced at her quiet profile a few times before speaking up.


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    “Why isn’t Mr. Phillipsing home with you?”


    “He had work to finish and went back to the office.”


    Jackie nodded thoughtfully. “He’s loved you for years. Even before your divorce, he was always watching over you. I never thought he’d smile—until the day he found out about your divorce. That was the first time I saw him genuinely smile.”


    At his words, Dani looked away from the window. “Really? I thought Cedric had a cheerful disposition.”


    In Dani’s presence, Cedric always wore a smile.


    “Our employees used to be quite intimidated by him. At many gatherings, everyone seemed so reserved. Eventually, Mr. Phillips found out and chose not to attend. Today, for the first time, I’ve seen such a harmonious atmosphere. It’s clear he really cherishes you,” Jackie added.


    Dani gave a soft smile. “Hmm.”


    The car pulled up in front of the Harper family’s vi, and Dani stepped out.


    Lillian looked past Dani, saw no one else, andughed. “It seems he’s really reached his limit this time, hasn’t he? Dani, you can’t really fault him. I think Cedric has shown remarkable patience. Most people would have lost their cool by now.”


    Dani exhaled deeply. “But it should all be resolved soon. Elyse is running low on funds and bing an outcast. She’ll likely reach out to her backer soon. At most, this will drag on for another year,” Lillian added.


    Dani nodded in response. Then, before she went upstairs, she turned to Ryan, who was absorbed in a video game in the living room. “Don’t mention anything about Cedric’s family to him.” Ryan gave a nod of acknowledgment.


    Dani made her way upstairs.


    In the kitchen, Josie was washing the vegetables. She furrowed her brow in confusion upon overhearing Dani.


    “Cedric’s family? He only has his grandmother left, hasn’t he?”


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