Chapter 474 Waking Up to Lose Everything

Caden had no idea how he returned home. His mind was completely blank.

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Paulin trailed behind him the entire way, speaking to him, but Caden didn't seem to register a single word.

Everything had changed too quickly and unbearably for him to process. He felt lost, uncertain about what to do, and completely numb.

"Caden..." Paulin called his name, hoping to offer comfort, but at this moment, words meant nothing

Perhaps it was better to give him some space and let him be alone for a while.

"Sorry... I'm exhausted, I just need some rest," Caden muttered as he stepped inside and shut the door on Paulin.

He moved numbly into his room, locked the door, and collapsed onto the bed.

He wanted to escape, to shut everything out. Maybe... when he woke up, things would be normal again.

Sidney would walk in, berating him for lazing around all day instead of working.

Charles... he will return too.

He'd reveal that his real name was Herman Benson, and that he had been working undercover, but the mission was over now. He wouldn't be going home or getting married. He just wanted to stay by Caden's side.

Caden had never wanted much. He never cared for how much of Sidney's inheritance he could get. He just wanted enough money to spend. He wanted Sidney to always be there, looking after him.

He wanted Herman to return and promise never to leave again.

Was this all just a dream? Or a nightmare?

Maybe when he woke up, everything would go back to how it used to be.

At Kelly's residence.

When Kelly returned home after work, he found Zev sitting alone on the sofa in the dimly lit living room, looking forlorn.

"Why didn't you turn on the lights?" Kelly asked gently, switching them on before settling beside Zev.

Zev's eyes were swollen and red, clear signs that he had been crying.

He pulled Kelly into an embrace and murmured, "Gary told me to go see Caden,

but... I don't know if I can." The thought of facing Caden terrified him.

was,

gone back into danger just for

out because of Charles. He rescued me, but ... it'll be nearly

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his voice rough with

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how my escape was pulled off so smoothly. That day, I was taken straight to the docks and placed on a departing ship, no one followed me. Cecil said it was

to

but at the cost of

his real name was Herman Benson, was an undercover cop. They swapped identities to protect each other. When they were evacuating, Herman stayed behind to hold off their pursuers, ensuring Charles could return to Drakonia. Before he was left behind, he told Charles to tell Caden not

known he wouldn't

gave his life so that others

even if it meant sacrificing himself, he would bring me

best buddy. But in the end, I was the reason Caden lost

possibly

your

want him to drown in regret and

spent undercover, his eyes still carried a spark of light. He never blamed himself. He remained bright, like a warm sun that pulled Kelly out of

Darkness was creeping in, consuming

refused to let that

had to struggle in the mud, she would push him

Hardisons are keeping a close eye on everything. They wouldn't dare make a move against Sidney, but Caden? They see him as an easy target. If something happened to Sidney, all his shares would go to Caden. Tom

face in her hands. "Patrick is in trouble, and I can handle Lockhart Group on my own. You need to help Caden. Your dad's kidnapping was linked to the

She truly believed that.

gently leaning his forehead

matter what happens, you need to stay strong. Our baby is about to

children were taken by Gary to stay with Faye and Connor.

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Clarissa also turned herself in. The Lynches have completely fallen. Kelly murmured, trying to hold back her

her parents, Tyson, and Michael... Now, they

and finally, justice had caught

he

nightmare will soon be over," Zev said

gave a small nod. "Yes. So just go

At Caden's residence.

afternoon,

he had woken up. He tried to sleep it

up far too

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