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But now, all those fears melted away. In this moment, nothing else mattered. All he wanted was to pull her into
his arms, give her the protection she deserved, and stand as her unwavering shield against the chaos
surrounding her.
“I want you,” Cedric said without a moment's hesitation. His voice was resolute. Observing Daniela’s confusion,
he added, “Yes, you understood correctly. | wish to leverage that promise you made as a means to start a
relationship with you.”
Daniela was stunned. The pen she held trembled lightly. Speechless, she realized her pulse was now surging.
“A relationship? What sort of relationship do you mean?”
“Marriage,” Cedric answered bluntly.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtAt his declaration, Daniela felt a knot form in her chest.
“You must have heard my conversation with Caiden just now. There's no need for your sympathy.”
Cedric, foreseeing her potential refusal, retorted, “It's not sympathy I feel for you, Daniela, but genuine affection.
| want to marry you. | want to offer you the love, attention, and protection you were deprived of in your youth. In
the future, on any rainy day, no matter the distance, I'll be there to cover you.
You won't have to face anything alone again.”
The proposal cso suddenly that Daniela struggled to gather her thoughts.
Cedric pressed on, knowing well that given tto think, Daniela might decline due to her practical nature.
“You might think this low of me, but I'm laying all my cards on the table. Hearing your words to Caiden hurt me
deeply. I'm invoking the promise you made to propose marriage. I've said my piece; now | need your decision.
Does your promise still stand?”
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“Cedric, you're not being rational right now.” Daniela’s vision blurred as she set aside the paperwork.
“On the contrary, I've been too rational until now!” Cedric exclaimed, straightening his posture.
“I've always been overly cautious, ensuring | assessed every situation before acting, and I've let you face
challenges on your own. But no more. | don’t just want to maintain a distance; | need to be your husband,
Daniela.”
Cedric’s demeanor was commanding. His resolve mirrored the tenacity he applied in his business endeavors. He
fixed his gaze on Daniela, determination clear in his eyes.
“I can’t continue as merely an admirer. This distance is intolerable. Today, | must secure my place by your side.”
Daniela slowly withdrew her hand from the table. She was overwhelmed by the intensity of the moment. She had
indeed made a promise, and she felt compelled to provide Cedric with a clear explanation, despite her
reluctance.
Daniela took a moment to collect her thoughts, ensuring clarity in her response.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm“Cedric, over the years, I've changed significantly,” she began. The overhead light cast a shadow, cloaking her in
a mysterious, almost spectral glow. Her words were measured and thoughtful.
“I'm not the child you once knew. Even my teachers have remarked on my extensive changes.”
“And you've only grown more remarkable,” Cedric purposely twisted her words to mean something else.
Daniela pressed her lips together for a moment before adding, “My personality has changed as well.”
Cedric replied simply, “It doesn’t matter to me.”
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