Chapter 153:


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    "Idiot!"


    Caden wasn''t sure if she was angry at his rudeness or at him using her nickname for the pup. Either way, her voice sounded oddly sweet to him.


    The water sshed more violently in the bathtub.


    Alice''s sense of shame hadpletely disappeared. Her emotions took over, and her body trembled as soft sobs escaped her.


    Caden relished these moments. Watching her cry made her seem helpless as she clung to him tightly, desperate for any sense of stability.


    It gave her the satisfaction of knowing that he was the only one she could trust.


    The puppy noticed Alice''s tears and sensed that something was wrong. He stopped his yful movements, tilting his head in confusion as he watched her.


    From time to time, Alice caught his innocent and curious gaze.


    Her face turned red and she cursed Caden under her breath.


    Caden freed one hand and gestured for the pup toe closer.


    Although he had only been in his new home for a week, the puppy was surprisingly obedient. He snuggled into her fingers.


    Caden gently covered her eyes. “Mom is a little shy. Don’t stare at her.”


    After that day, everything went smoothly. Alicia''s skills were undeniable and, with Caden''s support, everything went swimmingly.


    In his spare time, he used to bring gifts when he visited Harley in the hospital.


    Harley''s recovery from surgery was going well, and Alicia spared no expense. She made sure Harley received the best care, from living conditions to medication.


    Gina would stop by from time to time, feeling guilty every time she saw the cupboards full of supplements.


    "I haven''t contributed much. You shouldn''t spend all this," Gina said.


    Alice also felt a pang of guilt.


    “Were you thinking of quitting before you agreed to help me?” I have asked.


    Ginaughed at the idea. “No, I’ve always been Lilliana’s punching bag. She made it clear that if I left, I''d never find another job as an assistant. With Harley’s medical bills piling up, I couldn’t afford to walk away from a job like that.”


    When Alice heard the term "punching bag" and thought of Lilliana''s attitude, she realized that Gina must have toughened up a lot.


    Alice felt a pang of sympathy for her.


    “When Harley is discharged, you won''t have to work as hard anymore,” Alice said quietly. “When this is all over, the Green family won''t bother you and you''ll be able to find a job that makes you truly happy.”


    Gina looked at her with a hint of envy.


    Alice felt sorry for her.


    It was clear that Alicia''s life was in a much better ce now.


    “Miss Bet, my situation is not your responsibility. You don''t need to feel sorry for me. I''m helping you because I want to. Besides, you saved Harley''s life. Everything I’ve done for you is nothingpared to that,” Gina said with a soft smile.


    Alice felt a lump form in her throat as emotion welled up inside her.


    “Thank you,” Alice said softly. She then offered moreforting words that seemed to ease Gina''s heart.


    “I understand, Mrs. Bet,” Gina replied with a warm smile. It was then that she noticed the shopping bag lying next to Alicia.


    He was able to recognize the logo.All content is ? N0velDrama.Org.


    It was from a home goods store that she frequently visited to purchase Lilliana''s personal items.


    A tag hung from the bag, revealing that it contained a pair of men''s pajamas in size triple XL.


    Gina smiled knowingly. “Miss Bet, you should go home. Don’t keep your family waiting.”


    Alice followed her gaze to the bag and quickly turned red, feeling a little embarrassed.


    She hadn''t bought the pajamas specifically for Caden. He had casually mentioned that he needed new onesst time, so she grabbed a pair while she was shopping for other things today.


    "Okay, I''m leaving now. Take care of yourself."


    “I will,” Gina replied.


    In order not to attract attention, Gina did not apany her. Alicia had not gone very far when she crossed paths with Joshua and Lilliana.


    Lilliana was wearing sunsses and looked irritated. On the other hand, Joshua had a nk expression and hostility was reflected in his eyes.


    Joshua stopped abruptly when he saw Alicia. Even behind her sunsses, Lilliana''s resentment was evident.


    Too much had happened between themtely.


    Lilliana couldn''t contain her temper and said, "Joshua, what a coincidence. We actually ran into your ex-wife at the hospital."


    Joshua didn''t seem fazed.


    "You said it yourself. She''s my ex-wife. She doesn''t mean anything to me anymore."


    He squeezed Lilliana''s hand tightly. "Let''s go."


    Alice kept her mouth shut. She couldn''t wait to get away from them.


    But Lilliana wasn''t finished. She read over and hissed, "Alice, you''re an orphan. So you''re not here visiting family. Are you the one dying of cancer?"


    Alice''s gaze drifted to Lilliana''s swollen belly.


    Alice calmly replied, “You''re pregnant. Try to be kind, if not for yourself, then for your baby.”


    Lilliana rubbed her belly and took a step closer.


    Alice looked at her.


    Lilliana’s cocky attitude mirrored Joshua’s perfectly. “I underestimated you, Alicia,” Lilliana said. “Who would have thought you would end up with Caden?”


    With the Yates family facing trouble, the Green family had been dragged into the mess. They were now under investigation for reasons they could not exin.


    Everything was spiraling into chaos.


    Lilliana knew it was Alicia who had instigated Caden to act, and the thought made her want to destroy Alicia.


    Alicia was nothing more than a discarded woman. How had she managed to get Caden involved?


    Alicia kept herposure. “I am much more capable than you think.”


    Lilliana scoffed. “Really? That''s hrious. “A woman who uses her body to climb the stairs really thinks she’s something special.” She covered her mouth,ughing mockingly.


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