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    Unconsciously, his steps led him towards Dani.


    Joyce’s reaction was immediate; her hand gripped Alexander’s arm with cold precision. She stared into his eyes, her voice sharp.


    “Where are you going?”


    Alexander’s gaze drifted to Dani, and Joyce’s eyes followed. Dani, seemingly unaware of their presence, was absorbed in the TV. Beside her, Cedric offered her a slice of orange, which she epted and ate from his fingers.


    “Alexander, let’s be clear,” Joyce said, her voice slicing through the tension.


    “Dani has moved on.


    You’re lucky I’m still here.


    You’ll have to make do with me.”


    Her words pierced Alexander, leaving a stinging sensation.


    Joyce turned away, dismissing him. Cedric stood by Dani, the contrast between him and Alexander stark and evident. Dani’s choice, should she ever have to make one, seemed clear.


    Katrina pulled Joyce aside into her room.


    “So, how was the first day as a married woman?”


    With a flick of her dress, Joyce replied indifferently, “It was disappointing.”


    Katrina paused, her voice filled with worry.


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    “What do you mean? What went wrong? Was it the bedroom?” Her expression was one of utter disbelief.


    Joyce let out a sharp, mockingugh.


    “He didn’t even touch me.”


    Katrina’s eyes opened wide in surprise.


    “What?” She hadn’t anticipated such a response.


    “Alexander dislikes you?”


    “He never verbalized it, yet the signs were clear,” Joyce said with a chill in her voice.


    “As soon as we went home, his family avoided mepletely. They used me of causing a debacle at the wedding, iming I drove away significant, long-standing clients. Alexander showered and left for the office. It was nearly morning when he returned.” As Joyce spoke, her irritation intensified.


    “All night, I waited.


    Yet, the moment he arrived, he went straight into the study. In a rage, I shattered everything there. Without my outburst this morning, he wouldn’t have bothered returning with me.”


    Katrina looked at Joyce in utter disbelief.


    “Your outbursts are excessive, Joyce. Our indulgence has clearly gone too far.


    You must understand, you’re married now. Such behavior is uneptable!”


    Joyce’s anger peaked.


    “Do you believe I enjoy this? Did you notice Alexander’s expression when he nced at Dani? It was filled with regret and longing. He clearly regrets marrying me. He never intended to marry me so soon. Alexander was taking a risk, hoping that Dani would intervene and put an end to the wedding.


    Yet, the pace of events outstripped his expectations. The wedding concluded before Alexander could grasp the situation fully. Just now, his gaze was fixed on Dani, unwavering and intent. He seemed to have forgotten he was a married man.”


    Anger brewed in Joyce, and Katrina’s expression was one of deep concern. The gravity of the situation had caught her off guard.


    “However, this changes nothing,” Joyce said, her voice brimming with assurance.


    “The Bet family wouldn’t dare cross me. With my control over the robotics shares, they’re forced to appease me. And Alexander? He might as well make the study his permanent bedroom.”


    Descending the stairs, Joyce unexpectedly greeted Dani before leaving. Pausing at the doorway, she turned sharply and called out to Alexander, “Come on! Why are you still staring? No matter how much you look, she will never return to you.”


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