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    Dani’s cheeks warmed with a blush.


    Cedric whispered in her ear, “I could even assist with the body lotion.” With that, he turned to search for it.


    s! Lillian had supplied everything but body lotion!


    Cedric surveyed the array of cosmetics on the table and resolved to secure a bottle of body lotion himself the next day. Feeling slightly regretful, Cedric drew Dani into his embrace. Dani’s face radiated heat.


    “What’s the matter?” she inquired. Cedric, trying to steady his fluttering heart, inhaled deeply and said with measured calm, “You’ll need to grow ustomed to my touch. We’re married now, and I am, after all, a normal man.” After he spoke, images shed through his mind.


    Overwhelmed, he pressed a kiss to Dani’s forehead and descended the stairs.


    Once downstairs, he took a cold shower to regain some semnce ofposure.


    Then, a knock at the door.


    Cedric, still reeling from the heat of the moment he’d left upstairs, wondered if Dani had noticed. Was she approaching to offer constion?


    With a hopeful smile, Cedric strode to the door and flung it open.


    “Who are you?” His handsome features darkened upon seeing the visitor. The smile vanished.


    The visitor, taken aback, bit her lower lip and lifted a basket of fruit.


    “I’m Shirley Randall. My aunt sent me with some fruit for you.”


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    Under the soft glow of the indoor lighting, Shirley timidly raised her eyes to meet his.


    With just one nce, her heart skipped a beat, and her cheeks tinged pink. She breathed in his crisp fir scent, finding herself enchanted. With that one look, she knew she had fallen for him at first sight. Shirley, bashful yet bold, extended her hand.


    “I washed the fruit myself. It’s really sweet.”


    As she spoke, she subtly drew attention to her form. Shirley knew her strengths well.


    With flushed cheeks, she looked up at him once more. This time, she was even more convinced that he was her ideal match.


    Shirley’s voice softened.


    “Won’t you have a bite?”


    Cedric frowned, his response chilly and concise.


    “No!” He shut the door briskly.


    From a distance, Katrina witnessed the scene unfold. The sound of the door mming made her jump.


    Cedrked any semnce of chivalry. Could it be he had no interest in women?


    Shirley had chosen her outfit with care. Her attire, a light blue skirt with a wide neckline, was short and cinched at the waist, entuating her figure perfectly. Could Cedric be blind not to spare even a nce?


    It was obvious Cedric had no interest in Shirley. Katrina’s enthusiasm quickly faded, while Shirley stared at the closed door, her eyes reflecting deep thoughts.


    “Aunt, let me try again,” said Shirley.


    Upon hearing this, Katrina looked up at Shirley in surprise.


    Shirley’s eyes shone with a sparkle, and a shy expression settled on her face, making her look just like a young girl experiencing the sweetness of first love.


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