?<strong>Chapter 1041:</strong>


    Alicia nodded, her voice soft. “I’ll do whatever you say.”


    “Whatever I say?” Caden raised an eyebrow, his grin turning mischievous. Tugging at the waistband of his underwear, he leaned closer and whispered, “Then I won’t hold back. Let’s go another round.”


    Meanwhile, after agreeing to Regina’s request, Dorian began preparing for his research on the chip. The task ahead was monumental—he had the materials, but optimizing them would demand immense time and effort. Still, his thoughts kept drifting to Ynda. What would happen to her while he was away?


    Standing at the vi’s entrance, Dorian’s heart felt heavy. Ynda, who had lost her limbs, was now confined to the house.


    Upon opening the door, he was met with chaos. The house, tidy just that morning, was now aplete mess. Today was particrly bad. Dorian had been away too long, and Ynda had lost her temper, destroying everything within reach. She sat amid the wreckage, disheveled and ring fiercely at him.


    Dorian was ustomed to these outbursts. He methodically attached her prosthetics and then called Aylin to help clean up.


    “Where have you been?” Ynda snapped, her voice trembling with rage. “You just left me here! Are you abandoning me?”


    “No,” Dorian answered, his voice steady and devoid of emotion. “I was just having a meal with a friend.”


    “Don’t lie to me,” Ynda retorted sharply, her usation tinged with fear. “You haven’t involved yourself in business or social activities for years. Where would you have friends from all of a sudden?”


    Her voice cracked as she added, “You’re leaving me, aren’t you?” The fear that he might see her as a burden was evident in her eyes.


    Dorian looked into those frightened eyes and gently smoothed her hair, trying to offer reassurance. “No, I’ll always be here for you, Ynda.”


    He had made this promise countless times, but that day, he knew he would have to break it. Hismitment to the chip research demanded his full attention, and he could no longer provide the care Ynda needed. So, after ensuring she was asleep, Dorian stepped into the empty hallway and dialed the number of the best mental health facility in the area.


    To ensure Ynda received the best medical care, Dorian made a generous donation to the mental health facility and cultivated strong rtionships with its senior management.


    The director, recognizing Dorian’s influence,mitted to personally ensuring Ynda’s transportation the following day.


    Dorian was aware of Ynda’s hesitance about the hospital visit. Therefore, the next morning, he discreetly added something to her medication to ensure she remained deeply asleep.


    With her prosthetic limb not attached, Ynda looked particrly small and fragile in her sleep.


    Dorian wrapped her in her favorite nket and carefully carried her to the car.


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