Chapter 24:

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Gerry let out a chuckle. “You know I didn't mean that.”

Even though she had been making fun of Caden moments ago, the idea of ​​Alicia and Caden having some sort of romantic relationship seemed absurd to her. The idea of ​​two people who seemed to butt heads at every turn, but shared a kind of forbidden tension, was oddly amusing. Who wouldn't find that scenario entertaining?

But Caden had a peculiar problem: he found it impossible to develop feelings for someone who constantly clashed with him. As for Alicia, the idea of ​​getting involved with her ex-husband's older brother was simply out of the question.

“Let’s go eat,” Gerry decided to change the conversation. “You're not feeling very well, so eat something and go home soon.”

Alice agreed.

He brought up the subject of the stained seat again. “I’ll take the car and have all the seats replaced,” I suggested.

Gerry, known for his meticulous attention to detail, normally didn't tolerate such things. However, he had just started collaborating with Alicia and was genuinely impressed by the song she had recorded that night. The stain didn't bother him. “It's not a big deal. “I’ll have someone else take care of it later.”

Alice didn't let it go. "That's not right, Mr. Hopkins. I have to make it up to you properly."

Seeing her determination, Gerry finally gave in. “Fine, I’ll deduct the cost from your payment. Is that okay?”

Alice agreed without hesitation. “Sounds good to me.”

With that settled, Alice turned her attention to Caden. “How much do I owe you for the jacket?”

“It's a limited edition. You can't put a

Alice immediately felt uncomfortable.

it back to you. It's better to

“If we break it down, there’s really no exact way to

surprise. She stared

him for helping her with the effects of the drugs, for borrowing her jacket

mouth to respond, but Caden cut her off. “They can’t be

something she had decided on her own. If Caden really wanted to challenge her, she wouldn't be able

Alice dropped the conversation and

head, looking at them intently. “What's that supposed to mean? What

“Just eat your food.” Sometimes, his mood was unpredictable. When his behavior turned cold, it became difficult to approach

pay attention to him. He's just being naughty. Who cares about a limited edition

responded with

over. “Hey, eat here. “I’ve got some juicy

in her direction, showing little

close, eager to hear the gossip. Who

“He likes married women.” He made sure Caden

opened her eyes

in his direction. Her face flickered between

had made a comment about liking sisters-in-law who were

laugh. Why don't you

to leave. Before he left, he said to

answer, but when Gerry

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