?Chapter 225:


    Alicebored under the mistaken belief that they had already perished.


    Despite this belief, she found herself unable to ask Caden, “Is that all? Don’t you like anything else about me?”


    His previous words had been so harsh that she couldn''t bear to hear them again.


    Exhausted, her eyelids grew heavy and sleep began to take over.


    She knew that falling asleep now could mean starting a new life, one in which she would forget Caden and everyone she had ever met in this one.


    Although reluctant, there seemed to be no way to resist.


    As sleep began to take over, she murmured, “Caden…”


    “Yes?” Caden answered instantly, leaning closer, anticipating a confession.


    However, her next statement caught him off guard: "I need to go to the bathroom.


    "


    Caden blinked in surprise.


    Alicia continued quietly, “There are bathrooms in hell? Maybe I should just piss right here.


    ”


    For a moment, he was speechless.


    Realizing her urgency, he quickly went over to help her, but it was toote.


    Lifting the nket, he saw that her clothes were already soaked.


    A vein throbbed on his forehead as his expression changed from confusion to resignation.


    Without saying anything, he pulls out his phone and snaps a photo of the scene.


    Suddenly, the door swung open.


    The plump, middle-aged owner, who had been her unexpected savior, walked in.


    Her eyes widened at the sight.


    “My God!” she eximed in shock.


    Maintaining hisposure, Caden calmly replied, “I’m sorry about this.


    I’ll take care of it.


    ”


    Thendy looked at the bed, her face twisted in anguish.


    “These sheets are made of pure silk and cost a fortune!”


    “I’ll make it up to you tenfold,” Caden replied, instinctively reaching for his checkbook, only to realize he didn’t have it with him.


    In a quick gesture of reassurance, he unsped the luxury watch on his wrist, valued at over nine million dors, and handed it over.


    “Please ept this as coteral.


    ”


    The owner''s eyes widened slightly as she recognized the exclusive brand.


    Noticing the man''s wealth and the authenticity of the watch, she smiled subtly and put it in her pocket.


    “Well then,” he said with a wink.


    “Feel free to make as much mess as you want!”


    Caden was speechless; he hadn''t expected her to go this far.


    The owner, who had some basic medical knowledge, examined Alicia.


    With a reassuring nod, she turned to Caden.


    "She''s stable; her fever is going down.


    But it''s cold tonight, so she shouldn''t stay in wet clothes.


    You''ll have to change her quickly.


    "


    Caden nodded, his expression determined but slightly hesitant.


    The owner nced at him, her eyes shining with curiosity.


    “You don’t look like you’ve done muchundry,” he observed with a smirk.


    “Have you ever washed sheets?”


    Caden raised an eyebrow.


    “Don’t you have a washing machine here?”


    “Oh, yes I do,” she replied with a hint of amusement.


    “But do you know how to use it?”


    Caden was momentarily speechless.


    Then he replied, “Do I seem incapable to you?” The owner smiled with satisfaction.


    “Then go ahead.


    ”


    She had encountered a lot of spoiled men whocked even the most basic skills.


    Before leaving, she reminded him: “But don’t put his underwear in the machine.


    ”


    “Okay,” Caden replied, his voice uncertain.


    It was indeed the first time he had handled a woman’s underwear, but it was easier than he had anticipated.


    The amodations at the inn were basic, and the weather was harsh.


    The water took ages to heat up.


    Impatient, he decided to wash them in cold water.


    It was a struggle; the fabric was delicate and flimsy, making it difficult for hisrge hands to manipte gently.


    When he was done and hung them up to dry, he realized that the stic had stretched.


    Considering Alicia''s slim waist, he was worried that they wouldn''t fit properly.


    Caden paused for a moment, contemting the situation.


    Since they were enduring the harsh conditions of the snowy mountains and the inn didn''t sell underwear, they would have to make do.


    Alice slept soundly all day and all night, not waking until the next afternoon.


    The medication had done its job: the fever had disappeared and the wounds were less bothersome, but the surroundings still seemed like a purgatory.


    A warm yellowmp softly illuminated the room.


    Caden sat in a chair next to the bed, resting with his eyes closed.


    The chair made a soft creaking sound, adding a note of tranquility to the atmosphere.


    Alice watched him, captivated by his stern yet handsome profile.


    Lost in her thoughts, she didn''t realize how long she had been staring at him until suddenly he opened his eyes, turned his head, and their gazes met.


    Alice was startled back to reality.


    Her heart raced wildly as she muttered in a daze, “Why do I still remember you?”


    Caden stared at her.


    “Why don’t you remember me?”


    Alice''s voice came out hoarse and uncertain.


    "Haven''t I started a new life?"


    Caden was momentarily speechless, wondering if the fever had left her disoriented.


    He stood up, poured himself a ss of water, and walked over to her.


    With a mischievous glint in his eyes, he said, “It seems the rules of hell have changed.


    Before you can start over, you mustplete a task.


    ”


    Alice looked longingly at the water, her lips dry.


    “What task?” she asked tentatively.


    Caden sat down next to her and brought the ss to her lips.


    “You have to sleep with the man you love before you can move on,” he replied.


    Stunned, Alice stared at him, unsure if she had heard correctly.


    His expression must have beenical, because Caden struggled to keep a straight face as he reiterated, “Yes, sleep with the man you love before you start over.


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    Alice was speechless.


    Caden leaned closer to her and asked, “So, do you want to?”


    Her cheeks flushed with heat.


    Emboldened by the belief that she was in the afterlife, she put aside her usual reservations.


    “I do,” she admitted.


    “And what do you want exactly?” Caden asked with a sly smile.


    “Start a new life or sleep with me?”


    Alice’s face turned even redder.


    Overwhelmed and unable to express her deepest desires, she looked away.


    “I want to drink some water…”


    This time, Caden looked surprised.


    Deciding to stop teasing her, he realized that it was impractical to help her drink in her condition.


    So he took a sip.


    Then, gently parting her lips with his fingers, he leaned down and passed the water to her with a tender kiss.