RankNovelChapter 811: What secret could there be about his family? Josie didn't think about it further. The next day, as she was out, Cedric called to check on Daniela. "She's eating well but seems a bit distracted. Last night, I noticed her room light was still on." Cedric paused before simply responding, "Hmm.” "Oh, by the way, yesterday I overheard her talking about your family. I'm not sure what to make of it. You only have your grandmother left, haven't you? What's strange about your family?" Josie asked casually while grocery shopping.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtCedric seemed surprised. "Are you sure you heard that right? Was it really about my family?" Josie laughed, adding a box of ribs to her cart. "Are you joking with me? I have sharp eyes and ears. Remember, I even completed a marathon. How could I have misheard? Daniela was clearly talking about your family. Oh, and I overheard her instructing Ryan not to let you find out." Cedric remained silent for a while, and Josie began to wonder if he had disconnected. "Mr. Phillips?" "Hmm." "What's the matter? Is there really something odd about your family?" Cedric paused before replying, "Keep an eye on it. If they bring up this topic again, eavesdrop and letknow." Josie gave a distracted nod and said, "Alright." Originally at al[The call ended, and Josie continued her shopping, dismissing the conversation as just casual talk. Three days later, Cedric made another call.
Josie had nearly forgotten the topic until Cedric brought it up again. She replied, "They haven't brought it up again. Daniela isn't much of a talker anyway." Cedric responded, "I see." After ending the call, he reached out to Ryan.
"Let's go for a drink." Ryan, dressed entirely in black-from his hoodie to his casual pants-turned heads with his tall stature as he stepped through the door. He approached with his head lowered and sat beside Cedric. "Hi, Cedric." Cedric placed an order for a drink for Ryan.
The bartender slid the drink toward Ryan, smiling as he warned, "Handsome, this one's strong. Don't drink it all at once." Cedric lifted his glass and clinked it against Ryan's. "Let's really let loose tonight." Ryan was taken aback; Cedric typically didn't drink to escape his woes. He had always maintained that drinking clouded his judgment. Seeing through Ryan's thoughts, Cedric leaned back casually in the armchair, looking downward as a soft shadow played across his face. He remained silent.
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Ryan, on the other hand, had crafted an entire tragic narrative in his head.
"Cedric, I'm aware of the struggles you're facing with Daniela these days. Try not to take it too personally; she means well.” Cedric didn't respond but raised his glass to Ryan's.
Ryan observed him and emptied his glass.
Before Ryan could utter another word, Cedric grabbed the bottle and refilled Ryan's glass.
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