Chapter 1453 Sleep Talk
"Eunice, I'm sorry… I'm so sorry."
Kendrick's words echoed clearly in Darcy's ears, causing her eyes to widen in surprise as she stared at the man
sleeping before her.
"Kendrick, why are you apologizing to me? You've done nothing wrong," Darcy whispered to herself, unable to
comprehend why Kendrick felt the need to apologize. She believed the issues they were facing were her own fault.
Kendrick's brow furrowed deeply as if he were trapped in a nightmare, and a thin layer of sweat formed on his
forehead.
Noticing Kendrick's distress, Darcy wiped the sweat from his brow. Suddenly, her wrist was seized by a strong grip.
"Kendrick." Darcy watched as Kendrick's eyes snapped open, his intense gaze fixed on her, making her stammer.
"I… You drank too much, and I was worried you wouldn't sleep well, so—ah!"
Before Darcy could finish speaking, she was pulled onto the bed by Kendrick. His arms locked around her upper
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body, immobilizing her.
"Kendrick, what… what's happening?" Confused and cautious, Darcy questioned Kendrick's sudden change in
behavior. She had never experienced such treatment before.
Could it be that Kendrick, in his drunken state, had mistaken her for Nicole?
"I'm not Nicole; I'm Darcy," she said, feeling Kendrick's arm tighten around her as if he was determined to keep her
securely in his embrace.
"I know. I'm sorry for what I did before. I want to make it up to you." Kendrick's voice was steady and resolute,
indicating a sobering clarity.
"What?" Darcy was taken aback. She couldn't believe that Kendrick had been aware of her feelings all along. His
words "I know" left her completely disoriented.
What did Kendrick mean? Could he have always harbored feelings for me, and his relationship with Nicole is purely
professional?
Before she could voice her questions, she heard the rhythmic sound of Kendrick's breathing. He had fallen back
asleep.
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Darcy felt a dull ache spreading through her body. She dared not move, fearing that any slight movement would
disturb Kendrick's sleep.
Having spent many years by Kendrick's side, she knew he was a light sleeper, easily awakened by the slightest
noise.
Soon, Darcy's eyelids grew heavy, and within minutes, she succumbed to sleep.
Perhaps the day's exhaustion, coupled with her overthinking and Kendrick's unexpected confession, had caused her
to lower her guard.
They lay there for a while before Kendrick slowly opened his eyes. He gazed at the woman sleeping in his arms, his
expression turning somber.
This was just the beginning. He couldn't afford to delay any longer. Colton was accelerating his plans, complicating
things further.
He hadn't anticipated that Colton would have such a formidable intelligence network backing him, a fact he had
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previously overlooked. But perhaps it wasn't too late. Even though he might end up significantly weakened, leading
to a stalemate with Colton, it didn't matter.
As long as he could topple Colton and erase the Gardner Family from the business world, any sacrifice would be
worthwhile.
Kendrick was unsure of how soundly Darcy was sleeping, so he refrained from moving. He maintained his position
and drifted back to sleep.
When Darcy woke up the next day, he could finally initiate his plan.
Nicole had always been an unpredictable factor. He hadn't expected her to intervene at the last minute, just as he
was on the brink of success, complicating matters further. But now, everything had been resolved. And it had been
resolved more elegantly than before, paving the way for a more flawless execution of his plan.
"Kendrick," Darcy suddenly murmured, seemingly talking in her sleep.
At that, Kendrick studied Darcy's peaceful face for a long moment before gently smoothing her hair and tucking it
behind her ear. His touch was tender, as if he was handling a precious artifact.
Rest assured, I will ensure you fulfill your final and most valuable role.