Chapter 56 Behind My Back

Caden’s POV

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“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?”

asked, her focus seemingly split between the call and her task.

to celebrate properly. I’ve got some free time tonight–how about dinner?” Ryan asked,

“Sure, sounds good.”

easy agreement made

didn’t even

she doesn’t want me because she

so distant with me, had no trouble smiling over his every word.

see she prefers

you! I’ll pick you up at seven,” Ryan said before ending

her phone, but her legs

catching herself against

one, sending

56 Behind My Back

alright?” she asked, her cheeks coloring as

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barely noticed the pain. My focus was on her, on the question clawing its

Rosaline’s POV:

left me momentarily stunned.

I only thought of him as a younger brother. Catlen’s question

after a pause, my tone indifferent.

liked or didn’t wasn’t something I

time for Ice and Fire. You’ll have to stay

for the evening,” I said, my frustration building. “And I think the proposal is in good shape. Bruce’s already given it his

looming over me without warning. I’m

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

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