Chapter 47

Catelyn could not quite move and pouted in impatience before trying to move away to rest. "You're not as cute as my baby."

Cedrick grabbed her by the wrist and, like a swift leopard, grabbed her by the knees and pulled her back.

He scanned her from head to toe under the bright light, and she gaped in surprise. Her face was as red as the color of blood itself, and when her doe-like eyes widened, her pink lips opened slightly as though silently inviting him to close their distance.

The two were inches away from each other, and the familiar sensation that tingled Cedrick's palms reminded him of the chaotic night four years ago.

Four years ago, Edwin had added an unknown substance into his drink, and as they clinked their glasses, Cedrick took it by accident. How could he not submit to the effect?

After beating Edwin up, he went upstairs to the hotel to rest in hopes he could white-knuckle through the effect.

It was then a woman barged into his room.

Cedrick, at that point, was on t