Chapter 56 Behind My Back

Caden’s POV

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Finished

“Sorry. I need to take this,” Rosaline said as she pulled her phone from her pocket. She glanced at the screen, her expression unreadable, then answered.

It was Ryan.

Whatever case I had felt moments ago vanished.

I’d been about to ask her if she truly thought so little of me..

But, as if summoned by some cruel twist of fate, Ryan’s call cut me off.

Rosaline’s hands were smeared with ointment, making it awkward for her to hold the phone. She set it on the nearby table and switched on the speaker.

“Rosie, are you busy?” Ryan’s voice came through, bright and familiar.

She smiled, her tone light. “Not at all. What’s up?”

“Do I need a reason to call you?” Ryan asked, feigning offense.

“Of course not. You’re always welcome,” she replied, her hands still moving steadily as she worked on my bandage.

Ryan laughed, his tone effortlessly charming. “Are you free tonight?”

focus seemingly split between the call and her

because you weren’t feeling well. We didn’t get to celebrate properly. I’ve got some free time tonight–how about dinner?” Ryan

“Sure, sounds good.”

easy agreement made my chest tighten.

even hesitate.

doesn’t want me

who always seemed so distant with me, had no trouble

prefers the soft

Love you! I’ll pick you up

stood, reaching for her phone, but her legs had stiffened from

herself against

one, sending a sharp jolt of pain through my arm.

Behind My Back

she asked,

Finished

barely noticed the pain. My focus was on her, on the question clawing its way to the surface. “Do you like Ryan?”

Rosaline’s POV:

me

as a younger

after a

liked or didn’t wasn’t something I owed

darkened at once. “You forgot, didn’t you? It’s crunch time for Ice and Fire. You’ll

building. “And I think the proposal is in good shape. Bruce’s already given it

over me without warning. I’m your boss. What I say

his tone was unwavering. I had no choice but

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