RankNovelChapter 809: She wouldn't let them be burdened with the cost.
Inside the private room, Daniela smiled. “Tonight, everything's on me." As she stepped out to give instructions to the front desk, ensuring no one else would pick up the tab, she overheard Cedric's considerate words.
Leaning on the railing, she looked down at Cedric below, her lips curving into a soft smile.
At the dinner table, the atmosphere was light and relaxed.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtCedric sat beside Daniela, sipping on the oatmeal while the others dug into their meals.
One of the employees, noticing this, asked, "Mr. Phillips, why aren't you eating these delicious dishes?" Cedric shot them a sharp, pointed look.
The employee shifted uncomfortably, glancing at Cedric's secretary, who sat nearby.
The secretary let out a small laugh. “You don't get it, do you? The oatmeal was made by his wife. It was brought in this morning but delayed by all of you. Even though it's cold now, it's still just as delicious." Laughter rippled around the table at the comment.
Cedric, lowering his head, quietly resumed eating, the playful banter not quite reaching his focused demeanor. When the meal cto a close, Daniela and Cedric were the last to leave.
Daniela could feel the weight of Cedric's unspoken words.
If they didn't resolve whatever it was today, he wouldn't go home.
They made their way to a cafe downstairs.
Cedric ordered himself a coffee, and Daniela, an orange juice. "What do you want to say?" Cedric asked, his tone unusually self-assured.
Daniela sat up straight, her expression turning serious. "I'm here to take you home." Cedric glanced at her, his gaze lingering on her bright eyes, which shimmered even in the dim light of the cafe.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmHe took a slow sip of his coffee, then, in rhythm with the soft background music, drawled, "Do you plan to keep things fromuntil I'm upset, only to coaxinto letting it go each time?" Daniela's response was firm. "No." Cedric's gaze sharpened. "So, you're planning to be honest with me?" Daniela's answer was equally resolute. "No, not that either." Frustration flickered in Cedric's eyes. "I don't understand why you're unwilling to tellyour ultimate goal. Daniela, you can't expectto live in constant fear that someone I love might vanish." His voice was strained, as if he were battling something deeper. "Am I truly so untrustworthy in your eyes?"
"I have my reasons.” Daniela paused, letting the weight of her words hang in the air before continuing. "Can you En wait a little longer?"
sarcasma Cedric's lips twisted into a self-deprecating smile, a mix of m sm and resignation: "Do dare say ho? If I say no, will you just walk away again?" Daniela fell silent.
A bitter laugh escaped Cedric, his frustration bubbling to the surface. "So why did you ctotoday? To offer the oatmeal and think that's те enough? Daniela, do you really think I'm schild who can be soothed by food?" Daniela paused, the tension between them thickening.
After a long silence, Cedric waited with bated breath, every second stretching between them. Finally, Daniela's voice broke the quiet.
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