GoodReadChapter 65
Chapter 65:
Joyce glanced at Cedric with renewed interest.
“Mr. Phillips, are you planning to head to lunch soon? Could | perhaps accompany you?” Joyce angled her head,
giving her eyelashes a flirtatious flutter, hoping to charm him.
Her lips curved into a playful pout as she implored in a sweet, coaxing tone, “Please? Can | join you for lunch?”
Daniela shivered, a wave of goosebumps spreading across her skin.
Cedric’s forehead creased, and in a sharp, icy tone, he replied, “No.” Joyce opened her mouth to argue, but
before she could, Cedric’s face hardened.
“I have germaphobia,” he stated plainly.
Joyce stood stock-still. Her eyes immediately began to fill with tears. What was he trying to say? Was he
suggesting she was dirty? Just as Joyce was about to speak, Daniela raised her hand and gestured to the door.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt“Alright, tto leave.
Your parents have already gone. How about you hurry up and catch up with them?”
Joyce scowled, glaring at Daniela as if her eyes could scorch her. With an angry stomp, she marched out.
As she walked away, two tears slipped down her face—tears so raw and vulnerable they would have softened the
heart of any ordinary man. But Cedric barely reacted. His frown deepened, and his attention turned back to
Daniela.
Daniela looked up, locking eyes with Cedric’s intense, thoughtful gaze. She smiled.
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“What's the matter?”
Cedric just stared at her, saying nothing. She looked as lively and glowing as she had the day they first met, but
now there was something different—something that caused a faint ache in his chest.
“It’s nothing, let's go,” he replied.
They had lunch at an upscale restaurant. Throughout the entire meal, Cedric barely spoke. His attention never
strayed from Daniela. He peeled shrimp, cracked crabs, and even cut the salmon sashimi for her.
Daniela savored the food but couldn’t shake the feeling that Cedric’s quietness was unusual. Something seemed
to be bothering him. After the meal, Cedric passed Daniela a plate of fruit. Smiling, she asked, “Is something
bothering you today?”
Cedric handed her a slice of juicy watermelon and answered simply, “No.”
Daniela nodded, choosing not to press him further.
Then, Cedric set down the damp towel, his eyes lowering for a moment. After a brief pause, he said, “Daniela.”
She turned to him, seeing the seriousness in his eyes, and hesitated. A heavy silence hung between them.
Eventually, Daniela broke the silence. She looked away, took another bite of the watermelon, and gave a small
smile.
“What's going on?”
Just as Cedric opened his mouth, Daniela set her napkin down, stood up, and flashed a casual smile.
“I'm full. I'll be right back,” she said, heading towards the restroom.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmCedric watched her walk away, the spark in his eyes fading with each step she took.
Daniela was surprised to see Alexander waiting for her when she cout of the restroom. She meant to walk
past him without a word, but Alexander held up his hand, stopping her.
“He likes you,” he said, his voice firm and certain. He was talking about Cedric. It seemed Alexander had caught
wind of something—maybe from the half-open door or the thin walls.
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