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    Cedric nced at Dani, who stated crisply, “Well, are you going to speak up or not? Because if you aren’t, I’m heading back inside.”


    Dani’s tolerance for Alexander was wearing thin.


    “Yes,” Alexander responded, his voice tinged with unease. As Dani pivoted to leave, he reached out, grasping her arm.


    “Dani, you can’t have it both ways—spending time with Cedric while you’re seeing me.”


    Her expression turned to one of surprise at his usation.


    “First off, whatever’s happening between Cedric and me isn’t your damn concern. And Alexander, what makes you think I’m seeing you? Besides, do you honestly think you’re someone I’d consider?”


    With a sour expression, Alexander shot back, “You once told me I could treat you well.”


    Dani arched an eyebrow, herugh echoing with derision.


    “You’re really adept at embarrassing yourself. I told you that you could be kind, and that as an adult, you’re responsible for your own actions. I have no interest in managing your fantasies. Don’t let your imagination get the better of you—it will only lead to disappointment. And weren’t youpletely smitten with Joyce? You divorced me to be with her. I can’t fathom why, now that you’re both unattached, you aren’t pursuing her. Whye here to hassle me in the dead of night? Tell me, why is that?” Her voice dripped with scorn and mockery, each word more pointed than thest.


    Alexander paused, his fists clenched, a surge of frustration building within him.


    “I don’t care for Joyce anymore. Dani, would you ever think about giving me a shot?”


    Dani let out a soft chuckle, clearly entertained.


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    “It’s not entirely out of the question.”


    As soon as the words left her mouth, Cedric’s eyes narrowed, a sharp contraction of his pupils betraying his shock. He swiveled his head to gaze at Dani.


    Ecstatic, Alexander couldn’t contain himself and blurted out, “You mean it?” Bursting with enthusiasm, he moved forward, nudging Cedric aside without a second thought.


    “Dani, is this true? You actually want to be with me?”


    With a faint, almost bitter smile, Dani tilted her head slightly.


    “After all the time I’ve spent pursuing you, it would be a waste if I didn’t at least consider your change of heart, wouldn’t it?”


    Her expression remained impassive as Alexander, brimming with joy, eagerly agreed, “Yes, exactly!” Meanwhile, Lillian and Ryan observed from the sidelines, their faces mirroring their confusion.


    Cedric, usually soposed and astute, stood a short distance away, his hands balling into fists.


    Under normal circumstances, he might have discerned theck of sincerity in Dani’s smile and realized the truth behind her words.


    However, overwhelmed by emotion, he was far from his usual calm self.


    A crushing weight settled in his chest, his mind spinning in chaos.


    “Dani, I swear I have no feelings for Joyce anymore. If you doubt me, I’ll prove it to you right now.” Not bothering to think twice, Alexander hastily dialed Joyce’s number, eagerly setting his phone to speaker as it began to ring.


    The call from Alexander caught Joyce off guard, yet her voice brimmed with an unexpected happiness when she picked up.


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