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    “No matter what you say,” Cedric said resolutely. He understood Dani intended to investigate the past, but he hadn’t grasped just how extensive the enemy’s influence was. Now that Natalie and Winslow had escaped, they would certainly target Dani.


    “I’m your husband. It’s my duty to keep you safe! You may say harsh things, but this time, I won’t leave you alone!”


    Dani turned to face him.


    Under the deep night sky, Cedric’s look was unwavering and resolute.


    Dani paused for a long moment, her expression unreadable. Then she said with cool indifference, “You can stay, but on one condition—you’re not allowed to act on your own.”


    Cedric’s eyes lit up, and he nodded without hesitation. His gaze sparkled with quiet excitement.


    Dani couldn’t wrap her head around his excitement. Being around her meant danger. What kind of joy could he possibly find in this?


    Cedric looked around cautiously, then spoke in a hush. “Honey, are you starting to think this might be tied to your mother’s death?”


    At those words, Dani tilted her head to look at Cedric. She realized he was pretty quick at pushing his luck.


    She’d only just given in slightly, and now he was already calling her honey.


    Dani retorted, “Did I give you permission to call me that?”


    Cedric’s lips curved into a small grin. “Still, wasn’t I right?”


    Dani tossed him a look that barely held interest. “Yeah.”


    She had spent all this time quietly unearthing clues, chasing the shadowy truth behind her mother’s death.


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    The moment she dealt with the other members of themerce association and was about to deal with Winslow next, the explosion struck like thunder.


    It was obvious then—she had wandered too close to the mes of truth. Whoever had been lurking in the dark clearly panicked andshed out. Every twist unfolding now was designed to block her path, to make her turn back before she uncovered more.


    Dani hadn’t breathed a word of this to anyone. To the rest of the world, she was just chasing the explosion’s cause, but Cedric had read the truth like an open book.


    “Honey, let me help you get to the bottom of this. Just trust me,” he reassured her.


    Dani shot him a cutting re. “Don’t forget your own words—you can’t act on your own. Got it?”


    Cedric nodded fast. “Then can I move back tonight?”


    Dani turned and headed toward the lot. “What’s the matter? Your own ce suddenly feel too small or something?”


    Cedric let out a softugh. “I just prefer being around you. And let’s not forget—there are still two ticking time bombs in your ce. I can’t rx.”


    Dani opened her mouth to speak, but someone suddenly stepped into her path.


    A masked figure stood before her, voice low, coated in quiet humility.


    “Dani. Can we talk for a moment?”


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