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    Everything felt tangled and messy.


    Cedric held her gaze, waiting—hoping—she would say something more. Instead, all she offered was a short, “Got it.” Cedric remained still, waiting.


    He braced himself, ready to counter any reason Dani threw at him for wanting a divorce.


    If she insisted…


    Cedric sat in silence, racking his brain for something—anything—he could use as leverage.


    After all, merely being a source offort wasn’t much of a bargaining chip. He couldn’t exactly say, “If you go through with this divorce, I won’t let you sleep with me anymore,” could he?


    And what if Dani, cold as ever, agreed without a second thought? He’d just be humiliating himself.


    Cedric realized his biggest disadvantage—he and Dani had no child. If they had, at least he’d say, “If you leave, I’ll take the child with me!” He regretted never making children a priority.


    A thought struck him—was Dani pregnant?


    Dani caught Cedric staring at her stomach, confusion shing in her eyes.


    What was that supposed to mean?


    But she kept quiet.


    Cedric waited a long time, but Dani didn’t speak again.


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    After a moment, he said, “Let’s put this on hold and talkter, okay?”


    Dani nodded. “Okay.”


    The unexpected relief stunned Cedric. Had it really been that easy? Then what was the point of everything he endured abroad?


    “Go to your meeting first. I’ll head home. What do you want for dinner? Should I have Josie make something?” Dani asked.


    Cedric answered sluggishly, “Anything is fine.”


    As Dani turned to leave, Cedric reached into his pocket and pulled out a small, ornate box.


    His secretary beamed. “Mr. Phillips picked this up at an auction overseas. A diamond-studded bracelet, engraved with both your initials. Gorgeous piece! Cost him over eight million dors.”


    Cedric shot the secretary a look, part amused, part exasperated.


    His secretary walked off with a knowing grin.


    Cedric walked Dani to the elevator. Once inside, she slipped the bracelet onto her wrist.


    The bracelet shimmered under the light, catching Cedric’s eye and pulling a small smile from him.


    “You knew I wanted a divorce, yet you still bought me a gift?” Dani asked, curiosityced in her tone.


    Cedric cleared his throat. “You’re the one asking for a divorce. Not me.”


    Dani gave a slow nod. “You really know how to treat your wife well.”


    As Dani was about to step into the car, Cedric caught her hand. His voice dropped to a low murmur. “I swear, what happened at the charity g won’t happen again. Please don’t be upset.”


    Dani hummed softly in response.


    “I didn’t even look at that person. I just wanted you to care about me more, but I ended up making a mess of everything. Were you feeling unwell that day?” Cedric couldn’t hold back any longer—he pulled Dani into his arms. “Please, don’t be upset. This is all on me. I won’t do anything that stupid again. I was an idiot! Don’t leave me. From now on, whatever you say, I’ll listen.”


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