Chapter 25:

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Joshua remained calm and collected. “Alicia, you know what I want.”

“Not really,” Alicia replied. “Since you’re in the hospital, maybe you should consider getting a mental health evaluation.” And she ended the call.

Joshua didn't call back.

After taking a moment to compose herself, Alicia turned to Caden. “Your father is seriously ill.”

Caden remained silent for a moment, his expression unreadable.

Then he pulled out his phone and made a call. His instructions were clear. “Do whatever it takes to keep him alive.”

Alicia’s eyes flickered briefly in surprise. She'd heard rumors that Caden and Jerald had never gotten along. Given how unforgiving Caden could be, she figured he wouldn't care at this point.

It seemed that he still had some regard for the family… or perhaps it was more a matter of securing the inheritance. Alice preferred not to ask any more questions or to think about it any further.

After a brief pause, she made her position clear. “I have divorced Joshua. “I will not help him any more.” This also meant that she would not oppose Caden. She had no intention of getting involved with anyone.

Caden's eyes lost their coldness as he looked at her. “You give up so quickly?”

Alice nodded in response.

Caden seemed intrigued. “With your personality, I was hoping you would turn Joshua’s world upside down.”

Alice felt a sharp pain in her chest, followed by overwhelming fatigue. She opened the window slightly to let in some fresh air. The wind stung her eyes. “I don't have the strength to fight it, and I don't need to.”

His words came out firmly, but his voice was so soft that even an outsider could sense the lingering emotion and attachment.

on Caden's lips. “It’s tough, but now that Gerry supports you, at least you’ve been able to release some

him. “Lilliana’s song hasn’t been released yet. It’s too early to talk about

his eyes. “Hasn’t

for a moment, feeling irritated

by ‘support for me’?” The way he said

replied nonchalantly, “Oh, I must have

he hadn't said much, but in reality, he

Alice argued, she knew she had no solid ground. If she didn't,

skilled at this,

raised his eyebrows slightly. “Not often,

herself, she asked, “Caden,

his question. “Did you leave me

thought about what she had done. Her expression

now?” he asked with a hint of amusement. “Was I the one who opened the door for

silent. She was completely taken back by the sudden change of subject. Without missing a beat, she added, “And I was the one who unbuckled

gaped. She quickly tried to interrupt

tone, “And I was the one who took

him and covered his mouth with

lunged at him. “I said

not in a private place. The driver had even turned off the music, obviously paying close

Caden have

talking. He stood still as she pressed herself against him,

at the heat radiating from him. She quickly pulled her hand

her reaction, Caden chuckled. “What's with the sudden blush? Are you reflecting on our little escapade?” A tingle ran down Alicia's spine, but she denied it instantly. “I’m

"If I'd known it was you that night, I would have

was this body you so

face burning. In a fit of

she returned to her original position. Caden rubbed the spot where she had bitten

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