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?”

asked, her focus seemingly split between the call and

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

“Sure, sounds good.”

made my chest tighten.

even hesitate.

she doesn’t want me because she has

me, had no trouble smiling over

see she prefers the

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

legs had stiffened from crouching for

catching herself against

my injured one, sending a sharp jolt of pain

Behind My Back

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

Finished

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

Rosaline’s POV:

left me momentarily

as a younger

I said after a pause, my

didn’t wasn’t something I owed him an

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

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

looming over me without warning. I’m

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

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