?Chapter 264:


    Ynda straightened her posture, fully aware that she didn''t like Caden.


    She knew that tempting fate would only push him further away.


    She wrapped her arms around her chest, feigning a shiver.


    Caden spoke in a level tone.


    “If you’re cold, we should go back.”


    However, Ynda smiled at him and replied: "Let''s stay a little longer; the fireworks will start soon."N?velDrama.Org ? 2024.


    The mention of “fireworks” sparked something in Caden.


    Were the fireworks about to start?


    Alice always enjoyed watching fireworks, and if he had known, he would have invited her to join in.


    But fireworks could be seen from many ces.


    Missing this one was no great loss.


    Noticing Ynda shivering, Caden took off his coat and draped it over her shoulders.


    She whispered softly, “Thank you, Caden.”


    “If you really want to thank me,e back soon.


    I don’t want any trouble,” he said, his voice level.


    “Keep the coat and throw it away when you get to the hospital.”


    Caden pulled out his phone and opened the chat with Alicia.


    Although Alice hadn''t admitted it, he sensed that she liked the gem.


    "I''ve already ced the order.


    It will arrive next month."


    Suddenly, Alice''s phone rang.


    He stared at the screen in a daze.


    With trembling fingers, she sent him a message: “Where are you?”


    Caden replied: “I’m in Averibon.


    Do you miss me?”


    Alice felt a sharp pain in her heart.


    It was as if someone had punched a hole in her chest, leaving her trembling with anguish.


    How could he y with his emotions while Ynda was around?


    He took a step back, leaning weakly against the wall.


    "Are you alone in Averibon?" he asked.


    Caden replied, “What’s wrong?”


    His vague response indicated that he did not want to reveal the truth.


    Alicia nced at her message and smiled sarcastically.


    Noticing how much time Caden was spending on his phone, Ynda worried that it was Alicia trying to reach him.


    She gathered her courage and bit her tongue.


    Pain coursed through her as blood filled her mouth.


    She let out a soft moan as her lips lost their color.


    Caden looked at her.


    "What''s wrong?" he asked.


    She forced a smile.


    “It’s nothing, Caden…” she murmured as she wiped the corner of her lips.


    Almost immediately a trail of blood appeared on the back of his hand.


    Caden frowned and said, “Blood again?”


    Ynda coughed, clearly nervous.


    Then she copsed weakly into his arms.