Chapter 255
This was a new experience for Nydia, being held by a man in such a way. She blushed and struggled in Cedric’s arms.
Her legs felt weak but she managed to place her hands against his chest, trying to push him away.
“Oh? Only my little brother gets to hold you? Do you have a crush on him?” Cedric’s dark eyes traced the contours of Nydia’s lovely face.
The flush creeping up, her forehead glistening with a slight sheen of sweat, the enticing blush of her cheeks, all combined to present an image of Innocence and allure that made him want to tease her.
Emeric’s family was known for their exceptional genes. Each of his wives had their own unique beauty. But the one who stood out the most was Myra.
And Nydia had inherited her mother’s stunning beauty, her skin glowing with youthful vitality.
Cedric was a normal man. His heart fluttered at the sight of a beautiful woman.
“No, that’s not it.” Nydia’s face turned even redder.
“Then let me take you back to rest.” His hand around her slender waist didn’t loosen its grip.
‘No, Mr. Cedric. I can manage on my own.”
“You can barely stand. Don’t push yourself.”
Cedric leaned in closer, his face near hers, close enough to kiss. If it weren’t for Nydia’s hands on his chest, their bodies would have been pressed together. “When we were kids, it wasn’t just Jason who saw you. You don’t need to be so formal with me. Just call me Cedric.”
“Miss Nydia!”
A worried shout snapped Nydia back to reality.
If Jason hadn’t arrived when he did, Cedric might have taken advantage of the situation. He was so close to stealing a kiss! His little brother was always ruining things!
Cedric quickly composed his face into a mask of Innocence and helped Nydia steady herself. His cold gaze settled on Jason.
“Miss Nydia, why are you with my brother?” Jason’s voice wavered, his eyes filled with concern..
He had seen Nydia in Cedric’s arms, their bodies pressed against each other. From his angle, it looked like Cedric was about to kiss her and she wasn’t resisting.
He felt a lump in his throat, as if it was stuffed with cotton.
Nydia’s heart fluttered. She rubbed her eyes.
“Miss Nydia, answer me!” Jason was frantic, quickly stepping forward.
Cedric’s gaze darkened as he stepped in front of a pale–faced Nydia, “Miss Nydia got drunk and nearly fell. I happened to be there and helped her. Is there a problem?”
“Did you really just want to help her?” Jason gritted his teeth.
Remembering Cedric’s lustful gaze when he looked at Nydia, his heart clenched.
You’re making it sound like
deeply wronged, “I’m a lawyer. I know the law. This is Miss Nydia’s home, and the Ashbourne family is here. What could I possibly do? Unlike you, you’re already Chairman Emeric’s godson, and Miss Evadne’s
back and looked at Nydia
call his brother. His eyes were bloodshot, his
“Cedric.”
two brothers about to argue in front of her, Nydia could only weakly call
I’ll go with
it anymore. His eyes red,
Nydia felt as if her wrist was being crushed by
come
arm around her shoulder,
kept her head down in front
couldn’t deceive
What should she do?
still liked Jason so
do anything that
a perfect match, and remembering Jason’s red eyes when he fought for her, Cedric suddenly realized
room and closed the
fell back onto the couch, her chest rising
little, but the commotion had made her head
been holding back his anger, but seeing
much?
and shook his head. He quickly poured a glass of water
to I
her body away, her voice filled with resentment, “Just go.
can’t sleep here. You’ll catch
Go take care of my sister!” Nydia curled up, shouting at him
froze, a dull pain throbbing in his
he picked Nydia up and carried her to the bedroom
put me down!”
slippers fell to the floor, revealing a pair of delicate adorable little
hearing the noise, Jason
a sin. He hurriedly averted his gaze, his mouth dry, heart pounding erratically. Jason gently laid Nydia on the bed, tucking her
“Miss Nydia. Good night.”
drunken daze, grabbed Jason’s hand tightly. She summoned a strange strength from within, pulling Jason off balance and causing
chest was against her
kissing her soft
eyes half–closed and under the weight of Jason,
Jason widened his eyes shockingly. His body trembled, and his
It was so sweet.
tasting a
wrapped
the night was soft and soothing. The crescent moon seemed to be
ended on an
in three cars. On the way back, Dave said coldly, “Jason, you ride with
and followed his
with his mother in the back seat, and
car’s interior light, Mrs. Dempsey noticed Jason’s flushed cheeks, vacant eyes,
Do you have a fever?” Mrs. Dempsey was always
still in a daze, had a vacant look in
hadn’t recovered from the kiss
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