NovelEnglishChapter 1091: Daniela took a bite, savoring the sharp yet refreshing taste.
Cedric remained silent, hesitation flickering in his eyes. He feared speaking would either disturb the moment or, worse, that Daniela would bring up divorce again. So, he chose silence, settling into the seat across from her. Daniela never felt the need for words during meals. Silence suited her just fine. As soon as she was done, Cedric cleaned up and left, not lingering a second longer than necessary.
That evening, he returned again-this twith freshly prepared side dishes.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtObserving from the side, Carol couldn't help but comment, “These dishes are not just well-made-they're exquisite. Daniela doesn't eat much, but she loves variety. Did you make these yourself, or did someone else do it?" As Carol spoke, Cedric caught the subtle flicker of Daniela's gaze in his direction. Cedric responded with sincerity, "I made them myself. I can cook just about anything." Back when Daniela had been pregnant, battling relentless morning sickness, it was Cedric who had taken care of her. No one knew her preferences better than he did.
Daniela, as always, ate in silence.
As soon as she was done, Cedric tidied up and quietly made his exit.
The moment Cedric was gone, Carol's cheerful demeanor faded. "Daniela, is he just a really good actor? I can't see through him." Daniela said nothing. She simply took a slow sip of water, then turned back to her work.
G☐☐☐☐☐☐.CO] for more reading The next day, Cedric showed up once more. This time, Daniela didn't touch the food. She leaned back, watching him with a slow, knowing smile. "What's this, Cedric? Have you developed a habit of playing delivery boy?" That day, sunlight spilled into the room, golden and soft, wrapping everything in its gentle warmth.
The handsman flushed, a deep crimson creeping from his cheeks to the tips of his ears.
"I listened to you," Cedric murmured, his voice barely above a whisper.
Arms folded, Daniela studied him-bathed in the sunlight, looking almost unreal. In that moment, she understood why she had been drawn to him in the past.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmCedric was unexpectedly shy when she teased him.
"What do you mean?” Daniela arched a brow. She knew he meant her offhanded “tsk” at the auction but played along.
Cedric's long lashes trembled under the sunlight, his hesitation making him look almost fragile.
"At the auction," he finally admitted, embarrassment lacing his voice Maybe he knew she was pretending not to remember, but that didn't matter. "You didn't wantto bid, right?" Daniela tilted her head. "Did I?"
As her words lingered in the air, the blush on Cedric's ears deepened neck trailing down his neck and disappearing beneath the collar of his crisp white shirt.
"Yes." His voice was soft but certain, m carrying a quiet, unwavering clarity.
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