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    Lillian leaned in and whispered to Dani, “Cedric seemed different today.”


    Dani looked away.


    “Huh?”


    Lillian leaned closer, lowering her voice so Katrina, who might be eavesdropping, couldn’t hear.


    “Cedric was in an unusually good mood today. He walked to his room with something in his arms, trying to keep it hidden. When I asked him about it…”


    Dani fixed her gaze on Lillian.


    Lillian imitated Cedric’s cheerful demeanor.


    “He just grinned and told me it wasn’t my business. Something special must’ve happened today; I’ve never seen him so joyful.”


    Before Dani could respond, Cedric’s door swung open.


    “Lillian, don’t disturb Dani. She didn’t sleep wellst night and is quite exhausted. Let her rest.” He then turned his attention to Dani, his tone softening.


    “I need to discuss a project with youter.”


    Dani acknowledged with a nod.


    As Cedric retreated and closed his door, Lillian stared at his door in disbelief.


    “Did you catch that? His smile wasn’t just happy; his eyes sparkled with excitement too.”


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    Just as Dani was about to respond, Lillian, still puzzled, spoke up.


    “And what exactly does Cedric mean? I spoke to you and he imed I was disturbing your rest, but wasn’t he bothering you as well by wanting to discuss a project? What is he trying to say?”


    Dani was taken aback by Lillian’s sharp observation. She smiled and ascended the staircase.


    Following Dani’s departure, Lillian leaned towards Ryan and whispered, “Doesn’t Dani seem off today?”


    Ryan, absorbed in hisputer, casually dismissed her concern.


    “She’s as calm and collected as she’s always been.”


    Lillian nced skeptically between Cedric’s door and the staircase.


    “Really?”


    In the dining room, Katrina had been observing the exchange. When Dani saw Lillian frown, a mischievous thought crossed her mind. She quickly set her food aside and walked over, leaning in to whisper to Lillian, “Did Dani and Cedric have a fight?”


    Lillian gave her a sharp, cold nce.


    “They’re perfectly fine.”


    “Are you sure?” Katrina smirked.


    “They usually return together, yet Cedric arrived earlier today alone. Also, he didn’t inquire about Dani immediately, which is unusual for him. He just headed straight to his room, seemingly indifferent about whether Dani was here.”


    Katrina settled beside Lillian.


    “So, they must have argued, right? I’ve always thought Dani was too distant for Cedric.”


    Lillian quickly said, irritated, “And why isn’t Dani right for him? Do you think someone else would be better?”


    Katrina’s eyes sparkled with mischief.


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