RankNovelChapter 812: "Cedric..." "Bottoms up," Cedric said, lifting his glass to Ryan's once more. "Let's drown our sorrows." Ryan consumed another glass.
Cedric filled up Ryan's glass again, urging him to drink before he could get a word out.
Ryan continued to drink glass after glass, his vision becoming blurry, when he heard Cedric let out a sigh. "Ryan," Cedric said, rotating the glass in his hand. His voice was gentle, the opposite of the loud music in the bar. He appeared burdened by unrequited love, and Ryan felt a wave of empathy.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtRyan was about to respond when Cedric gestured for him to wait.
"Ryan, I know. You've always been like family toafter all these years." Ryan felt a wave of unease at his words. But the alcohol clouded his thoughts, leaving him unable to think of a reply.
Cedric continued, "My wife keeps her distance, claiming it's for my own good. Wouldn't that upset you?” Witnessing Cedric's disheartened appearance, Ryan felt a surge of sympathy.
Cedric caught Ryan's sincere look and blinked, exhaling deeply. "I'm at a loss for what to do now. Ryan, just be honest with me. Am I that untrustworthy? You knowmore than anyone else." "No one else understands, but you do, right? I've loved Daniela for over ten years. I've valued her so deeply, and now I'm at a loss. Ryan, what should I do?" He then filled Ryan's glass once more.
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Cedric emptied his drink, leaving Ryan no option but to do the same.
After placing his glass down, Ryan met Cedric's expectant, curious look. Ryan shook his head, his thoughts clouded. "Cedric, truly, Daniela is doing this for the best. She cares for you. I've never seen her show such concern for anyone else as she does for you." Cedric let out a profound sigh. "Is that so? But I've heard my family troubles her?" At those words, Ryan's heart raced. Yet, the growing effects of the alcohol scrambled his thoughts. "You're aware of it? Didn't Daniela ask us not to tell you? She feared it would burden you." Cedric shook his head, appearing distressed.
"I can't say more; Daniela has forbidden it. But Cedric, believe me. She won't leave you, truly. She loves you," Ryan reassured him.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmCedric watched as Ryan sank into the sofa and began messing with his phone, likely calling someone for a ride.
Cedric lowered his gaze, taking "I another sip from his glass. As Ryan glanced his way, Gedrimumuted, "I fear she wants to divorce me." Ryan bolted upright at those words. "No way! What makes you think that, Cedric? Daniela loves you so much."
Cedric leaned back on the sofa, his face expressionless. "If we end up divorcing, I might as well die. I have no family; nobody really cares about me."
Ryan's eyes grew wide. "That's not true! Cedric, if your biological father could see how successful you are today, he would be incredibly proud. His other sgn has turned out to be a disappointment." Cedric's expression hardened, his emotions in chaos. Yet, he kept his composure, appearing as if he had always known and it didn't affect him. "His other son a disappointment? Not necessarily," he said casually, though he tightened his grip on the glass.
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