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    He attempted to bypass Cedric, but Cedric stood firm, an immovable barrier.


    Thus, Alexander could only edge closer to Dani, his fists balled in frustration, his voice nearly breaking as he demanded, “Dani! Tell me the truth! Did you ever truly love me?”


    Dani offered no response, holding on to her silence. Alexander’s body shook with the force of his suppressed rage, threatening to break through his carefully maintained facade.


    “So, it was all a lie?”


    Dani continued to stay silent, leaving the question unanswered.


    Even Cedric, usually soposed, appeared taken aback.


    He turned slightly, casting a nce at Dani. She stood a full head shorter than him, her lips sealed, her eyes hidden under the shadows cast by hershes.


    “So, that’s why you refused to sleep with me!” Alexander blurted out, his words slurred slightly by the alcohol. He didn’t care about decorum; he was desperate for the truth.


    His usation once again drowned the room in a heavy silence. At that moment, not only were Katrina and Joyce taken aback, but even Ryan and Lillian found themselves caught off guard, their heads whipping around to gaze at Dani in astonishment.


    Their minds buzzed with unanswered questions.


    Ten years, and they never slept together? Not even once? Rumors had long circted that Dani harbored a ten-year unrequited love for Alexander, while he seemed utterly aloof.


    It was said that Alexander harbored a phobia of germs, and despite Dani’s persistent affection, he had never allowed even a simple handhold.


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    However, Alexander’s recent reproachful tone hinted at a different truth—not that he was unwilling, but rather that Dani herself had held back.


    Cedric, equally taken by surprise, couldn’t conceal his reaction. Gradually, the corners of his mouth began to turn upwards, his eyes sparkling with mirth as a genuine smile spread across his face, its brightness undeniable.


    Finally, Dani spoke.


    “I’m very sorry about that. I admit I never had desire for you. As for whether I ever loved you…” Dani’s voice trailed off momentarily.


    The entire room went silent, the air thick with anticipation as everyone waited.


    “I’m sorry, but I don’t have a clear answer.” Dani’s steady voice cut through the stillness.


    “I’ve never truly understood what it means to love someone. So, I can’t say if I ever loved you.”


    “Then why did you treat me so well?” Alexander’s eyes brimmed with pain, staring at her as if she were a coldhearted liar—a woman who had yed with his feelings just to leave him broken.


    Dani let out a quiet sigh. There wasn’t a trace of guilt or remorse in her expression, only a calm sense of finality.


    “I’m not sure if what I felt for you was love, but the care I showed you was genuine. Back when we were kids, you treated me with kindness, so it was only natural for me to want to give that back. I also believed that marriage wasn’t built on fleeting emotions like passion—it needed effort, dedication, andmitment. Passionate love fades fast. By marrying you, I thought I was proving my sincerity and my desire to create a life together. But it hasn’t been that long since we divorced. Do I really need to remind you why it ended?”


    Her tone remained steady and calm, each word chosen with care.


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