Lahat ng Kabanata ng In The Heart Of Cedric’s Affection: Kabanata 171 - Kabanata 180

Vivienne's heart stung from Sophie's words, and she struggled to maintain her composure. She forced a smile on her pale lips. "Whether or not I'm officially part of the Carlson family doesn't matter. As long as Cedric loves me and I am the one by his side, that’s all I need."Sophie expected such a response, her red lips curling into a slight laugh. "Exactly, like this necklace. I didn't want it, so it's defaulted to you."Every word from Sophie felt like a deep cut to Vivienne. Everyone had witnessed her longing for the necklace, anticipating Cedric to give it to her. However, Cedric's decision to offer the favored piece to Sophie first was akin to a direct slap in Vivienne’s face."Mrs. Carlson seems unwell. Should we take her to the hospital?" Sophie's tone dripped with sarcasm as she turned away, leaving Cedric without a glance at Vivienne.Sophie Luxford was the one and only Mrs. Carlson.Amidst the bustling crowd, Vivienne sensed the spectators' disdain, fueling her desire f

"Yes, I’ve always known where Sophie was. I was the one who saved her from the sea five years ago," Austin confessed, his tone unusually stern and cold. "The Sophie you knew, Cedric, was destroyed by you and Vivienne. The woman she is now is different. She's a woman you don't deserve," he added.If not for Austin's vigilance against Vivienne’s actions, arranging for someone to be ready, Sophie would have died in the cold sea.Cedric's eyes hardened as he recalled that fateful day from five years ago, a mix of pain and unspoken emotions evident. He gazed at Sophie, who sat nearby with calm composure, and spoke in a deep, commanding voice. "As long as she remains the same person at her core, she is my wife, your cousin-in-law. It's not your place to judge whether I deserve her or not."Austin met Cedric's gaze with an equally cold look."Time will tell," he replied.Sitting by the fountain, Sophie noticed Austin approaching and glanced at Cedric, who stood alone. With just one loo

Upon noticing Cedric, Vivienne quickly wiped away her tears, yet her pitiful look had more impact than her crying.Cedric frowned upon seeing her drenched. "What happened?""I was looking for you after resting. As I passed the fountain, Ms. Luxford grabbed me, and I fell into the water," Vivienne fabricated. "She might have felt uncomfortable seeing us together. Earlier, while dancing, she deliberately tripped me. She probably pushed me into the water to vent her frustration."The crowd, sympathetic to Vivienne’s story, whispered and speculated about the strained relationship between Vivienne and Sophie."Mrs. Carlson, I was in the restroom the entire time. When did I push you into the water?" Sophie’s mocking tone came from behind the crowd, surprising those who had assumed she was the one in the fountain.'If Sophie is here, who is the woman in the fountain?!'Vivienne widened her eyes, staring in disbelief at the approaching Sophie. Her heart skipped a beat. 'How could this be

Tristan had not expected her to return. He wiped the tears from his face and spoke up timidly. "I'm not a ghost. I got lost and got in here, and then the door got locked."Cherry's face slightly relaxed upon hearing that. "You almost scared me to death! I thought you were a ghost and ran upstairs.""I'm not a ghost," Tristan clarified."Got it. Just wait here. I'll go get my mommy and ask her to get someone to unlock the door and rescue you," Cherry instructed."Wait! Can you not get someone to rescue me right away?" Tristan stopped her with a nervous tone.Caught off guard by the strange request, Cherry tilted her head in confusion. "Shouldn't someone who's trapped want to get out as soon as possible? What's the matter with you?""I... I snuck out here..." Tristan's voice went soft.'If Mommy finds out I've snuck out and followed her secretly, she'll surely be angry.'"What a coincidence, I snuck out too!" Cherry's face lit up when she heard that. She had finally found a like-

"Because I have to find my daddy. My intuition tells me that my daddy should come from where my mommy used to live," Cherry replied without any hesitation.Otherwise, why would she have black eyes and black hair, inheriting none of the genes of a typical Altrurian girl with blonde hair and blue eyes?"Then do you know what kind of person your daddy is?" Tristan was very curious, wondering what kind of person Cherry was looking for, and whether he would be like his own daddy.Cherry immediately as she imagined Cedric's appearance. "Rich, handsome, and maybe...""Maybe what?" Tristan wished to know more."Never mind about my daddy. Tell me about your daddy. What kind of person is he?" Not wanting to discuss the possibility of her biological father possibly having a mistress and an illegitimate child, Cherry chuckled and changed the subject."My daddy? He's an incredibly talented person. He can do anything, and I admire him a lot. I hope I can grow up to be just like him," Tristan s