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

didn’t get to celebrate properly. I’ve got some free time tonight–how about

“Sure, sounds good.”

agreement made my

didn’t even hesitate.

me because

me, had no trouble smiling

prefers the

pick you up at seven,” Ryan said before

for her phone, but her legs had stiffened from crouching for too long.

catching herself

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

Behind My

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

Finished

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

Rosaline’s POV:

me

as a younger brother. Catlen’s question

after a pause,

something

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

my frustration building. “And I think the proposal is in good

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

and 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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