Chapter 487:


    Alicia’s cheeks flushed.


    “What? Of course not.”


    His gaze held hers, deep and unwavering.


    He reached for her hand, his fingers gently sping her right ring finger— a touch that seemed to reach her heart.


    Feeling the warmth of his touch, Alicia pulled her hand away, trying to steady herself.


    “Didn’t you say we were going to dinner? Let’s go.”


    Downstairs, a gust of wind swept past, sharp enough to sting their eyes.C0pyright ? 2024 N?v)(elDrama.Org.


    It cooled Alicia’s flustered cheeks, carrying away her racing thoughts and leaving a lingering silence between them.


    Caden nced at her, feeling a pull he couldn’t quite voice.


    Proposing felt like a gesture too naive, too raw—something he couldn’t yet bring himself to do.


    In a private dining room, the Moss family sat together harmoniously.


    Ynda had recovered well in thest few days.


    Herplexion was looking better, and she had taken extra care with her makeup and attire.


    “Do you like my hair?” she crooned at her father.


    “It took me three hours to style it.”


    Dorian looked at her with indulgence.


    “It looks great, Ynda.


    You always look beautiful.”


    Ynda blushed.


    “Then Caden will probably like it too.”


    Dorian’s smile faded.


    Caden had agreed to join them for dinner tonight, but everyone knew it was merely to put a stop to Ynda’s constant badgering.


    Dorian knew that his silly daughter was in for yet another disappointment.


    He said nothing to avoid upsetting her, but Regina had a different approach.


    “Has Caden agreed to date you?” she asked bluntly.


    The tension between mother and daughter had been building recently, and Ynda’s mood soured.


    “Not verbally, but he did help me pick out this dress.


    That must mean something, right?”


    “If he hasn’t said anything along those lines, then you shouldn’t get your hopes up,” Regina said matter-of-factly.


    Ynda frowned and snapped, “Can you please stop bursting my bubble?”


    “I’ll do it again and again if it takes to bring you back to reality.


    Otherwise, your delusions will only grow, leading you to make worse decisions,” Regina replied, clearly displeased with her daughter’s involvement with Corey.


    “Corey had better stop with his schemes.


    It isn’t wise.


    If he tries to manipte Caden again, your father and I will have no choice but to intervene.”


    Ynda exploded.


    She turned to her father and demanded, “Whose side are you on, mine or Mom’s?”


    “Ynda,” Dorian said in a stern tone.


    “You are in the wrong this time.”


    “If you won’t help me, then I’ll do everything myself.


    What’s wrong with pursuing my one true love?” Ynda retorted.


    “This will only make Caden dislike you more and push him further away,” Regina warned.


    Ever the brat, Ynda mmed her fist on the table.


    “Look, if you don’t want to be my mother anymore, just say so! I’ll dly sever our rtionship for good!”


    Regina didn’t respond.


    Just then, the door opened, and Caden entered the room with Alicia.


    Ynda, still seething, froze when she saw them together, a mix of shock and horror on her face.


    Caden had never mentioned bringing Alicia.


    Alicia was carrying a gift bag, and her elegant dress matched perfectly with Caden’s debonair look, especially as she was nestled in his arms.


    “Good evening, Mr.


    and Mrs.


    Moss,” Alicia greeted softly, a delicate touch of pink on her cheeks.


    Regina’s eyes flickered as she stared at Alicia.


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