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?”

she asked, her focus seemingly split

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

“Sure, sounds good.”

agreement made my chest tighten.

didn’t even hesitate.

she doesn’t want me because she has

with me, had no trouble smiling over

she prefers the

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

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

herself

landed squarely on my injured one, sending a sharp jolt of

Behind My Back

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

Finished

the

Rosaline’s POV:

left me

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

a pause, my tone indifferent.

I liked or didn’t wasn’t something I owed him an explanation for.

crunch time for Ice

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

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

but to yield. “Fine, you’re the boss. I’m just

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