Chapter 533:


    Quickly adjusting, she said, “It’s nothing.


    Just let Caden focus.”


    Hank, hoping to avoid a misunderstanding, added, “He’s dealing with an issue concerning Corey.”


    “I understand,” Alicia replied before gathering her things to leave.


    Seeing her leave early, ke asked, “Off on another date with Caden?”


    Alicia smiled, embarrassed.


    “No, I have errands to run.”


    “Do you need a ride?” ke asked.


    “No, thank you.


    I’ll drive myself,” Alicia replied.


    ke checked the forecast.


    “It’s expected to rain around five.


    Drive carefully.


    And by the way, where are you headed? Client meeting?”


    “Just picking up a cross ne for Ciara.”


    “Mount Aconca Church, right? It’s quite popr.


    I visited it recently and know the pastor.


    If we go together, we might finish before the rain hits.”


    Curious, Alicia asked, “You went for a cross ne yourself?”


    keughed.


    “Not for me.


    A client needed one.”


    Alicia was surprised at the coincidence.


    But ke was already ready, grabbing his keys.


    Seeing her hesitate, he added, “It’s more meaningful if a family member picks it up for Ciara, showing sincerity.”


    “I didn’t know that,” Alicia replied thoughtfully.


    ke chuckled.


    “Neither did I until recently.”


    “Then Caden should go.RêAdt??St chapters at Novel(D)ra/ma.Org Only


    He’s her grandson,” she said lightly.


    ke replied, “If he were free, he’d definitely go with you.” Alicia fell silent.


    He seemed to know everything.


    Once Alicia had the cross ne, she stored it carefully, texting Caden that her errand wasplete.


    Soon after, she received a call from Joy Mansion, inviting her to dinner.


    Ciara had personally extended the invitation, so she epted.


    “Alright, Ciara.


    I’ll wait for Caden to finish work, and we’lle together.”


    ke focused on driving as the rain began to fall, misting the view outside.


    After hanging up, Alicia tried reaching Caden again, but he was still tied up.


    She murmured with a frown, “He really is swamped.”


    ke offered, “Want to wait for him at his office or head straight to Joy Mansion?”


    She didn’t want to disturb him.


    “Let’s just head back.


    I don’t want to take up more of your time.”


    ke’s expression softened.


    “I’m a shareholder in your gallery.


    Most of my time is yours; don’t worry about it.”


    Alicia forced a smallugh.


    “Don’t say it like that,” she replied, finding his words oddly unsettling.


    After arriving at Joy Mansion, Alicia spent some time chatting warmly with Ciara.


    Ciara, pretending to be annoyed, said, “You haven’te to see me in days! All I do is take medicine and lie around.


    I’m bored out of my mind.”


    Alicia could feel Benedict’s eyes on her, but she quickly deflected with an excuse.


    “I’ve just been swamped.


    Even Caden doesn’t have time toe home for dinner tonight.”


    Ciara stopped teasing and took Alicia’s hand, gently rubbing it.


    “You’ve lost some weight.


    Haven’t been eating well, have you?”


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