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?”

Why?” she asked, her focus seemingly split between the call and

my birthday party last time because you weren’t feeling well. We didn’t get to celebrate properly. I’ve got some free time tonight–how

“Sure, sounds good.”

easy agreement made my

didn’t even

want me because she has

me, had no trouble smiling over his

she prefers

the best, Rosie. Love you! I’ll pick you up at seven,” Ryan said before

her phone, but her legs had stiffened

catching herself against me.

squarely on my injured one, sending a sharp jolt of pain through my

Behind

are you alright?” she asked, her cheeks coloring as she

Finished

her, on the question clawing its way to the surface. “Do

Rosaline’s POV:

me momentarily

a younger brother. Catlen’s question

I said after a pause, my

something I owed him an explanation for.

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

the evening,” I said, my frustration building. “And I think the proposal is in

abruptly, looming over me without warning.

was stern, and his tone was unwavering. I had no choice but to yield. “Fine, you’re the boss. I’m just

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