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    “You two are out shopping in such a public ce. Aren’t you concerned about running into Alexander?”


    “No,” Joyce responded with confidence.


    “Alexander’s on a business trip.”


    Katrina was startled by this.


    “Joyce! How could you be so careless? I just saw Alexander. He mentioned he’s heading upstairs for dinner. How do you not know whether your husband is on a business trip or not? If you cheat on him, he’s sure to divorce you!”


    Joyce gave a nonchnt shrug.


    “If he wants a divorce, that’s fine by me. I’m financially stable, and there are plenty of other options out there. I don’t need to cling to Alexander. He doesn’t love me, anyway. Don’t worry, Mom. I know what I’m doing. Milo is waiting for me outside. I have to go.” With that, she fixed her hair in the mirror and departed.


    Katrina’s expression turned to one of disapproval. Losing interest in shopping, she headed straight home to wait for Dani.


    Meanwhile, Cedric, feeling the movie outing wasckluster, decided to return home and watch a film in Dani’s room instead.


    But as he opened the vi door, he was surprised to see Katrina there without Johan.


    With a grave look, she addressed Dani.


    “Dani, I need a moment with you.”


    Cedric’s expression soured immediately. Why was it so difficult to have a private moment with his wife?


    Dani gave Cedric a reassuring smile, then told Katrina, “Wait a moment.” She then guided Cedric upstairs.


    Cedric was still bewildered when Katrina stood and addressed Dani sharply.


    “How long must I wait? I have something important to say.”


    “You’ll need to wait until I’m done here before we can talk,” Dani responded without turning, her tone dismissive.


    Cedric was then escorted back to Dani’s room. He lingered there, gazing at her.


    Despite being taller, he felt overwhelmed in her presence, as though she could easily sway him.


    Dani motioned Cedric into the room and met his gaze silently, saying nothing.


    Under her intense stare, Cedric’s earlier irritation melted away. He asked softly, “What’s troubling you?”


    “Why do you seem upset?” Dani inquired. Cedric averted his eyes, replying, “I’m not upset.”


    “Really?”


    Affirming, Cedric said, “Yes.”


    Dani then rose slightly on her toes and kissed him gently.


    It was a brief kiss, but it sent a shiver down Cedric’s spine. As he looked at her, Dani questioned him again, “Why are you upset?” Her expression was cool and detached. Cedric, gathering his resolve, countered, “You’re my wife. Is it wrong to show my feelings?”


    Dani simply looked at him. She then tiptoed again and delivered a longer, more meaningful kiss.


    “Still upset?” she asked.


    Cedric nodded.


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