When Her "Death" Couldn''t Break Him


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    Chapter 1521 Eric Makes His Move On Cecilia


    Irritated, Eric wished nothing more than to shoo away this annoying individual and reim his music sheet.


    "Since when did you know how topose music?" Eric asked.


    Calvin chuckled. "I can''tpose, but that doesn''t mean I don''t know a thing or two about music."


    He nced at Eric''s sheet, then added, "This piece doesn''t make sense at all. You''re better off not wasting Ceci''s time."


    Turning to Cecilia, he said, "Ceci, Madeline and the others should be finishing up by now. You should go find them."


    Cecilia shot Calvin a grateful look for rescuing her from the awkward situation, then quickly left the room.


    She simply couldn''t handle Eric. One moment, he was eagerly showing her his music sheet, and the next, he wanted to unt his well-toned abs.


    Cecilia couldn''t help but wonder how she had ended up knowing such a bright, cheerful young man in the


    past.


    After Cecilia left, the smile on Eric''s face faded instantly. He turned to Calvin with disdain. "What, are you too scared topete with Nathaniel for her, won''t even let me try?" and now you


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    In the past, Calvin would have been agitated by Eric''s remarks, but now, he couldn''t have cared less. "I used to think I was shameless, but it turns out you''re even more shameless than I am." "This isn''t about being shameless. What''s wrong with pursuing your happiness? I''ve liked Ms. Cecille for a long time-long before now. Unlike you, who likes her but doesn''t dare to express it." Eric had once seen Calvin as a rival, but now it seemed there


    no


    need for that


    at all.


    Calvin didn''t pay him any mind, instead heading back to the office to pack his things and prepare to clock


    out.


    Madeline, offering her assistance, said, "Mr. Reese, we''ve secured another deal this time."


    "Fantastic," Calvin responded, clearly pleased.


    Madeline hesitated for a moment, then shyly added, "We should really thank you for being such a good leader."


    Without Calvin, she knew she wouldn''t have been able to stand on her own two feet today. She was genuinely grateful to him.


    After helping Calvin tidy up his things, Madeline finally left.


    She walked alongside Cecilia and the others. As they neared the exit, she noticed Darren standing not too far away, his eyes fixed on her with an intense gaze.


    Over the past year, Darren had frequently sought her out, a situation she had long since grown


    ustomed to.


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    Once Cecilia and the others had left, Madeline turned back and approached Darren. "Can I help you?"


    Darren studied her icy expression, his Adam''s apple bobbing as he spoke. "Can''t I visit you just for the sake of visiting?"


    Madeline, already on the verge of walking away, was about to ignore him. But before she could, Darren quickly stepped in front of her, blocking her path.


    "Can I go see Amy, then?" Darren asked, using the familiar excuse of visiting his daughter as a way to see Madeline.


    "You''ve already visited her five times this week," she replied, her toneced with exasperation. He came by almost every day, leaving Madeline feeling utterly helpless.


    Darren spread his hands in a yful gesture. "Is there aw that says a father can''t visit his daughter? Besides, we''re not divorced yet."


    Madeline let out a cold huff. "Almost. By this time next year, we''ll have been living separately for two years. Then we can file for divorce."


    In the past, Darren never would have believed that Madeline would seriously consider ending their marriage. But now, after a year of her unwavering insistence, he knew she wasn''t joking. She was serious-dead serious. And for the first time, Darren began to understand just how determined she was to leave him behind.


    "Let''s go. Hop in-I''ll give you a lift. I''m going to see Amy," Darren said casually. Without saying much, Madeline followed him into the car.


    Darren had changed significantly. He used to be domineering and controlling, but now, there was a noticeable shift in his demeanor. He no longer tried to force Madeline or Amy to be with him.


    As they drove, Darren handed her two gift bags.


    "What''s this?" Madeline asked, puzzled.


    "Gifts for Amy," Darren replied.


    Madeline reached to open one of the bags, but Darren stopped her. "They''re for my daughter. You don''t need to look."


    Madeline rolled her eyes, cing the gift bag back on the seat. "Don''t worry. I''m not interested in the slightest."


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