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    The smile on Dani’s face froze, losing its warmth.


    Confused and disoriented, she asked, “Is that you, Cedric?”


    She was about to raise her hand when a pair ofrge hands covered her eyes.


    “Yes, I am.” The voice was deep and identical to Cedric’s.


    Almost immediately, Dani sensed his breath drawing nearer.


    She stood still for a moment before quickly taking two steps back.


    However, her vision was still covered by thoserge hands.


    The man asked, “What’s wrong?”


    Dani felt his intense gaze fixed on her lips. In her confusion, he moved closer still.


    “I am Cedric. Will you push me away?”


    As his breath tickled her lips, Dani’s expression turned into a frown, and she stepped back once more.


    This time, Dani brushed away the hands covering her eyes.


    She was met with a face that mirrored Cedric’s.


    “What’s the matter? Don’t want me to kiss you?” the man asked, his eyes locked on hers. His tone, carrying a trace of a smile, was just as familiar.


    “Who are you?” Dani asked, her voice steady and firm.


    “Cedric.” The man opposite her hesitated, then straightened up. “I am Cedric. Are you actually upset with me?”


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    This time, her retreat was much quicker.


    She watched the man in front of her with careful attention.


    Once more, she reminded herself that he looked strikingly simr to Cedric.


    “You were with Joyce at thest banquet. Who are you, really?”


    The man’s smile turned sinister in the shadows. “I am Cedric, the man of your desires. Aren’t you exhausted with the old Cedric? You believe he doesn’t get you. You feel he forces you to say things you don’t wish to. You see him as cold and indifferent. Dani, I am the new Cedric. I will always submit to you and loyally remain at your side. I will be whoever you need me to be. Isn’t that better?”


    Dani shook her head firmly. “No.”


    The man suddenly froze in ce.


    “I said, No,” Dani repeated. “I love Cedric, no matter his ws. I don’t care if he loves someone else. Whatever he chooses, I support him. His happiness matters more to me than my own.”


    In the darkness, the man’s brows furrowed deeply. “What about me? Don’t you want me? Dani, if you wish, I am yours!”


    His voice held the seductive whisper of a lover, enchanting its spell in Dani’s ear.


    Dani shook her head and shut her eyes.


    When she opened her eyes again, she saw that the rooftop was empty.


    Only the lingering chill of the wind remained.


    Dani stood still, puzzled.


    Suddenly, the rooftop door swung open, and Lillian stepped through, rubbing her eyes. “Dani, why are you out here? Isn’t it cold?”


    Dani asked, “Did you see anyone on your way up just now?”


    Lillian shook her head. “No. Who do you think made it up here?”


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