?<strong>Chapter 927:</strong>


    A flicker of annoyance crossed Alicia’s face. “Must you always overreact?”


    Seizing the moment, Caden slid into the car beside her. He grimaced suddenly, clutching at his side as if hurt.


    Alicia’s demeanor softened as she nced at his recently operated abdomen. “Did you tear your stitches?”


    Caden seized her hand. “Just kidding.”


    Then, he swiftly locked all the doors of the car. Alicia was left dumbfounded. Honestly, she fell for it every single time.


    Caden had indeed tugged at his injuries. Hisplexion turned increasingly pale.


    Alicia took him back to her ce. Weakly, he fell asleep against her.


    When Alicia touched Caden’s hand, she found it ice-cold. Her heart raced as she retrieved medicine from his pocket and administered it to him. She stayed by his side throughout, providing water and monitoring his temperature. Several hours passed before his condition stabilized.


    Caden briefly dozed off. Upon waking, he softened at the sight of Alicia’s concerned expression. “It was worth it,” he murmured.


    Alicia didn’t catch it. “What did you just say?”


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    Caden raised his head and kissed her. “I’m exhausted. Stay with me a while, Lucky.”


    Recognizing his frailty, Alicia refrained from upsetting him further and let him rest.


    By dawn, Caden had sunk into a deep sleep, his color greatly improved.


    Alicia arranged for a nutritious breakfast to be brought in. With no time to tend to him further, Alicia quietly rose to wash up and fetch the meal.


    Returning, Alicia found Caden on the bed’s edge, his expression tense as though he had been jarred from a nightmare. His demeanor brightened upon seeing her. His shoulders rxed. “I thought you had left again.” Alicia remained silent. She had indeed nned to leave, but at the sight of Caden, looking as forlorn as their dog at home, she couldn’t bear to leave.


    After applying hand cream, Alicia approached and said, “I’ll join you for breakfast, and then I must go. You should call someone to take you back to the hospital. Stop torturing yourself.”


    Caden replied, “I can’t get better without you.”


    Alicia opened her mouth to rebuke him, but he quickly added, “Yes, I neglect my own care.”


    Alicia was at a loss for words and frustrated. She served the breakfast into a bowl and handed it to him. “Eat.” Caden remained still.


    Alicia stated bluntly, “I won’t pamper you like the pretty nurse in your hospital room. Eat if you want, or don’t.” Though Caden desired her attention, he knew pressing her would only upset her more. Reluctantly, he took the bowl.


    “What pretty nurse?” Caden asked, his voice still thick with sleep. “Did you n a nurse outfit surprise for me?”


    Alicia’s expression darkened. “So, you have a thing for nurses?” she asked sharply.


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