?<strong>Chapter 232:</strong>
After the fireworks, Alicia leaned on Caden, staring at him, dazed. She couldn''t identify the liquid on her lips.
Alicia was embarrassed and quickly wiped it away.
What is this for, Alicia asked, her body on fire. She had never imagined that he would do something like that for her. Why didn''t you talk to me about it first.
Cadenughed softly. It was really necessary to talk about something like that
How I should have talked to you, he joked, his voice low and seductive. I should have said: Allow me a taste, Miss Bet
Alicia''s cheeks reddened with embarrassment. He quickly covered her mouth, feeling her warm breath against his hand.
Caden was drawn to her shy demeanor, unable to contain himself any longer. Come on. Let''s continue with the fireworks.
He turned it around, and they headed to the main event.
When they returned, Alicia had fallen asleep. Caden wrapped her in his warm down jacket and carried her back to the inn.
As soon as they arrived, his phone rang. He looked at the caller ID and squinted. Feeling Alicia move in his arms, Caden gently ced her on the bed and covered her ears with a piece of clothing before answering the call.
Ynda''s voice was heard. Caden, I thought you weren''t taking my calls anymore. You''re fine. I tried calling you several times before, but you didn''t answer. I was worried something had happened to you.
Make it quick, Caden replied coldly.
His tone wavered as Ynda''s heart sank. I called my father a few days ago and we resolved the problem we had. The initial program is ready. You can try it when youe back. She began to cough, a deep, persistent cough that made her sound like she was very sick.
Caden was silent for a few seconds, his thoughts distant.
Thank you for your effort. , he responded, with a formal and distant voice.
Ynda continued coughing for a while until she finally stopped. Then, with a smile and a hoarse voice, he said: Don''t worry. I have always had poor health. It''s been like this since I was a little girl...
Make sure you go to the hospital soon, Caden suggested. You can request reimbursement of your medical expenses from the financial department.
Ynda was taken aback, a bitter feeling came over her.
Caden, I…, she began, but before she could finish , the call ended. With the phone on silent, Ynda was ovee with a wave of bitterness.
She vividly remembered how desperate Caden had be when he learned that Alicia was in danger. I knew he had been with Alicia this whole time. I wasn''t jealous. I wasn''t hurt. Of course I was. But there were more important matters.
He had made mistakes - answering Alicia''s call with Caden''s phone without permission and lying about it. She had to correct those mistakes first.This is property ? of N?velDrama.Org.
Just then, Dorian called her.
Ynda looked at the screen but wasn''t in the mood to talk, so she hung up.
Dorian sent her a message: You''ve spoken to Caden.
Ynda responded with a simple Yes.
Dorian, sitting in the living room, put down the phone and sighed. I don''t understand what you think. She keeps lowering the bar for a man.
For years, Ynda had been very loved by her family. She was his spoiled child, she always got what she wanted. However, her infatuation with Caden seemed to have charmed her, causing her to lose sight of herself.
Ynda''s mother, Regina Moss, heard her words and smiled. You are not the one who has spoiled her. You exhort her to be sensible, but behind the scenes you stoop to forming an alliance with the Ward family. She knows you adore her, which is why she acts so willingly.
Dorian''s lips tightened and his face took on a serious expression.
He knew Regina was right, but Ynda was his only daughter and he loved her deeply. What else could she do but fulfill her wishes
Regina went to get a bottle of headache pills and was about to open it when Dorian intercepted her. Regina, let me do that.
Regina looked down. Dorian, Ynda is already an adult and has her own ns. We should not control it. Let us not interfere further in his personal affairs.
Dorian''s face was unreadable. If I don''t help her, Caden will be in a lot of pain.
We''ve seen Caden grow up. We know his character, Regina argued. If he cares about Ynda, that''s wonderful. If not, we can''t force him.
Dorian''s headache intensified. He frowned deeply, filling the room with tension.
And if I decide to be unfair, he asked.
Regina looked at him dispassionately. Then I won''t force you.
He paused, feeling the tension between them. He tried to reach out to hug her, but Regina stood up and walked away. She didn''t even touch the hem of her clothes.
After returning to town, Alicia went directly to see Monica.
Monica had been bitten on the calf, leaving a deep wound. which exposed the bone. After a week in the hospital, he was back home. Lennon had arranged for a family doctor to treat her.
Alicia appeared with a gift. At first, Lennon had med Alicia, but his anger faded after learning what she had been through. Still, she couldn''t smile.
Alicia was full of remorse and sincerely apologized. He went in to see Monica while Lennon told the servant to put the gift away. He looked at it and felt something didn''t fit.
Wait. Bring it here so I can see it.
He opened the box and found a heavy solid gold ornament. The gold was finely worked.
The gold itself was nothing special, but the pearl in the center was truly impressive. With his keen eye, Lennon instantly recognized the pearl as a rare Ward family piece.
Caden was known for collecting rare items to curry favor, but Lennon had never expected to receive one himself. He was surprised, excited, and then a chill ran through him. The gift was from Alicia, and Caden hadn''t shown up or said anything. However, the intent was clear.
Caden was trying to make up for his mistake, and Lennon should be smart enough to recognize the effort. Taking a deep breath, Lennon quickly gave instructions to the housekeeper: Go buy the finest and most expensive ingredients. Prepare a feast and treat Alice like an honored guest.
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