?Chapter 642:


    “It had to be some deep-seated trauma, like Dani lost her capacity to love. Even when she was with Alexander, she chased him and did everything for him, yet she never truly let him in. Even then, we suspected she might never fully open her heart to anyone again.”


    Nina’s tone carried a calm yet resolute certainty.


    “Mr. Phillips, please don’t take it personally. It’s not that she dislikes you; it’s that she doesn’t know how to like anyone. To her, rtionships feel too fragile, and deep down, she struggles to trust anyone. That applies to anyone she might end up with, honestly. Maybe it’s for the best you two aren’t together. She doesn’t coddle anyone, and she’s not one to express her feelings. Whoever ends up with her someday will have a challenging time. My mother always says that even if Dani marries someone, she’d never fully ept them in her heart. She just doesn’t let her guard down.”


    With a faint, innocent smile, Nina added, “When Alexander brought up divorce, Dani agreed without hesitation and never looked back. When someone ever wants to know if Dani truly loves him, he could tell her he’s leaving. If she tries to stop him, then she genuinely cares.”


    Cedric’s fingers tightened around his wine ss as he sat in prolonged silence. Atst, he asked, “So, what you’re saying is, if Dani genuinely loves someone and he tries to leave, she’ll undoubtedly try to stop him?”


    Nina nodded confidently.


    “Exactly. She bottles everything up. If she ever speaks up and asks someone to stay, it means that person holds a permanent ce in her heart.”


    Nina poured herself another ss of wine. After taking a sip, she said, “But honestly, Dani probably won’t let anyone stay close to her.” She’s too guarded. She loved Alexander for ten years, yet now she’s cast him aside without a second thought.” She shrugged casually.


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    “From what I’ve heard, Alexander only ended up with Joyce because Dani rejected him. That’s why he’s so desperate to hold on to Joyce—he has nowhere else to go.”


    As she spoke, Nina stole a quick nce at Cedric, confident that after hearing this, regardless of his feelings for Dani, Cedric would realize it was time to let go. Wasn’t Cedric the sharpest man around, famous for avoiding unnecessary risks?


    Pressing her lips together briefly, Nina added, “You’re an incredible man with no shortage of admirers. Why not explore a bit more? Your ideal match might already be right there, waiting for you to see her.”


    Her words were heavy with implication, and she felt confident Cedric would understand what she meant. Tilting her head slightly, she took another sip of her wine. The moonlight spilled across the floor outside, casting a radiant glow.


    The three of them continued drinking, and Nina carried most of the conversation while Cedric seemed lost in his thoughts. By the time dawn broke, Nina’s head was spinning with dizziness. Cedric arranged for a female driver to take her home, while Ryany slumped over the table,pletely unconscious. Cedric’s eyes, however, remained piercing and focused. He scanned the room quietly, taking it all in.


    Nina’s words echoed repeatedly in his mind.


    “If you say you’re leaving and Dani asks you to stay, that’s how you’ll know she truly cares about you.”


    Cedric’s fingers clenched tightly around his ss. Without another thought, he rose and strode toward the restroom. Despite the early hour, he turned on the cold shower. Refreshed, Cedric changed into clean clothes, grabbed his keys, and headed straight for the parking lot. The moment the engine roared to life, he drove off without a second thought.


    As Dani opened the door, the first thing she noticed was Cedric’s car parked outside.


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