Chapter 827 The Tranquil Night
Juniper scrutinized Cecilia.
Does Cecilia have mind-reading abilities? How could she so accurately pinpoint what she was thinking?
During their last negotiation at the hospital, Cecilia had been so sincere that Juniper thought she had believed her.
On closer inspection, Cecilia had only believed that if Alaric lost his power, she and her family would be implicated. She hadn't believed that Juniper and Alaric's marriage was purely political and that Juniper had no romantic feelings for Alaric.
So, upon meeting again, Cecilia precisely grasped her thoughts, making her, for a second, not want to refuse.
However.
Juniper smiled slightly.
Looking very friendly, she said, "Cecilia, Alaric and I are really just in a political marriage. To put it bluntly, we both have a lot of constraints. We are more like comrades, friends who appreciate each other. We are sincere with each other. I won't do anything behind Alaric's back, nor will I interfere in his private life. I respect all his choices. I can't help you leave, sorry."
A sudden speech.
Cecilia had anticipated it.
Because she also felt a shadow approaching from behind.
Juniper was playing the good person in front of Alaric.
She also knew that with Juniper's wariness, it was impossible to agree to cooperate with her after just one or two meetings.
But as long as she firmly conveyed her thoughts, over time, Juniper, who already wanted her to leave Alaric, would eventually believe her and help her leave.
It's just a matter of time.
Cecilia smiled at Juniper.
Since Juniper wanted to show off in front of Alaric, she would give her the respect she wanted.
She said, "I didn't expect Ms. Monroe to be so sincere towards Alaric. I always thought Ms. Monroe had ulterior motives. Anyway, my presence is disrespectful to Ms. Monroe. Since Ms. Monroe is so selfless, it's my fault for being so despicable. I won't disturb Ms. Monroe's rest any longer."
"Cecilia, Alaric is really good to you. Cherish it." Juniper said, "There was once a man who treated me like that, but unfortunately..."
Juniper stopped mid-sentence.
At that moment, her eyes seemed to redden instantly.
Cecilia looked at her.
It seemed that Juniper also had someone she loved deeply.
In fact.
Whether it was true or not, no one knew.
Maybe it was just an act for Alaric.
Once Alaric knew that Lyra had someone she loved deeply, he would lower his guard against Juniper.
This woman was truly hypocritical.
"I really envy two people who genuinely love each other. No matter what their status, as long as they can see each other, it's enough." Juniper lowered her eyes, deliberately hiding her sadness.
Cecilia didn't speak.
Juniper continued, "It's late. I'll go to sleep first. Good night."
"Good night."
Cecilia turned and left.
As she turned, she saw Alaric standing in the hallway not far away.
The hallway was unusually quiet at night.
So he could hear everything she and Juniper said.
So he knew about Juniper's magnanimity and her disloyalty.
Cecilia walked nonchalantly to Alaric's side.
She didn't care if Alaric saw any side of her.
She could even smile sweetly at him without any embarrassment, "Did you finish your shower?"
Alaric nodded.
"Are you going to sleep in my room or go to Juniper's?" she asked him sincerely.
After asking, she felt a bit of irony.
Honestly, she didn't mean it that way.
She would rather he sleep with Juniper tonight.
After all, with Alaric's current status, having two or three women was nothing. He could do whatever he wanted.
"Cecilia," Alaric called her.
He called her name very seriously.
"What?" Cecilia's smile remained.
"She won't help you," Alaric said bluntly.
Cecilia's smile stiffened slightly, and she slowly said, "I know. I was just trying my luck. Besides her, I can't think of anyone else."
"Do you really want to leave me that badly?" Alaric asked her.
"What do you think?" Cecilia retorted.
Alaric's throat moved.
Under Cecilia's blatant gaze, he couldn't say many things.
His eyes flickered.
He held Cecilia's hand.
Cecilia's fingers trembled slightly but she allowed it.
"It's late. Let's go back to the room," Alaric said.
Cecilia nodded silently.
So Alaric wouldn't compromise.
The two returned to the bedroom.
Cecilia got into bed.
Just as she was about to sleep.
Alaric said, "George just reminded me to apply medicine to you."
Cecilia instinctively wanted to touch her neck, but Alaric stopped her, "Don't touch it. The wound might get infected."
Cecilia didn't touch it.
Alaric sat by the bed, carefully applying medicine to her.
The medicine stung a bit when it touched the broken skin.
"Does it hurt?" Alaric asked.
"It's okay," Cecilia said lightly.
"I'll be gentler," Alaric said.
As he spoke, he applied the medicine while blowing on it.
Cecilia just watched Alaric's profile.
She suddenly felt like she hadn't seriously looked at Alaric in a long time.
She almost forgot how perfect his profile was.
She looked at his curled eyelashes.
She looked at his deep and serious eyes.
She looked at his high nose bridge.
She looked at every feature on his face, so familiar yet so unfamiliar.
She remembered their first real conflict after her rebirth. At that time, Alaric was still full of roguishness, completely different from the mature and restrained Alaric now. She suddenly felt a bit nostalgic for the "promiscuous" Alaric of the past.
Alaric finished applying the medicine to Cecilia.
He was about to leave.
"Alaric," Cecilia suddenly called him.
Her voice was soft and melodious.
Alaric's heart moved slightly.
He looked at Cecilia.
Their eyes met.
While applying the medicine, he had actually felt Cecilia's gaze.
That deep gaze had been fixed on his face, but he didn't dare to look back.
He didn't know how to respond to Cecilia's emotions now.
He was afraid he would soften.
But at this moment.
He still couldn't help but look at her intently.
The night was spreading.
In the quiet night, in the private space between a man and a woman, some uncontrollable chemical reactions always occurred.
Alaric just looked at Cecilia.
He watched as Cecilia's face slowly approached his.
His fists clenched, his body stiffened.
Under Cecilia's actions, he didn't dare to move an inch.
He was afraid that any slight movement would make Cecilia stop approaching him.
His tense emotions, his body suddenly, trembled.
His eyes were fixed on the close distance.
Cecilia took the initiative to kiss his lips.
The softness of her lips made his heart melt completely.
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