Chapter 33:

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Alice woke up to be unceremoniously dumped into the car.

Instinctively she curled up into a ball, her wide, wary eyes scanning the interior of the vehicle.

"Where are we going?" I have asked.

Hank turned to look at her and smiled reassuringly. “It's okay, Miss Bennett. It's just me and Mr. Ward. “You’re allergic to alcohol, so we’ll take you to the hospital right away.”

The mention of a hospital immediately made Alice nervous. "No! Please, can we not go?”

Hank paused, looking to Caden for guidance.

Caden, who was uncomfortable with hospitals, hesitated for a moment. Then his expression remained unreadable as he spoke. “Just stop by a pharmacy, get her some antihistamines, and then take her home.”

Hank agreed and started the car.

The car moved slowly along the road, although it was unable to avoid the sharp turns. With each turn, Alice's head seemed to spin even faster.

When they finally pulled up in front of her apartment, Alicia struggled to keep her eyes open and forced herself out of the car. As soon as her feet hit the ground, her knees buckled and she nearly passed out.

"Mr. Ward," Hank said, unable to bear the sight of her in that state. "Shouldn't we help her up?"

Caden watched Alicia through narrowed eyes as she staggered, swaying with every step.

“He can still walk, right?” Caden said dryly.

“I know Miss Bennett has a stubborn streak, Mr. Ward,” Hank said, “but she’s actually a very nice person.”

"If you're so worried, why don't you help her then?"

Hank felt a pang of unease at Caden's words. His grip on the steering wheel tightened, but he made no move to get out of the car.

Alice continued to fight, finally reaching the grass.

we really going to leave her here, Mr.

remained expressionless, though a muscle ticked in his jaw. What a stubborn little thing. He practically dragged himself in and out

got out of the

so, he noticed the cut on Caden's hand. “Mr. “Ward, did

walking away

in her intoxicated state, and answered Caden's questions without hesitation. It didn't take long for him to

helped her up to her floor and opened the

holding Alicia with one arm as he reached for the light switch with his free hand. There was a clicking sound, but

a moment, staring at his feet. At first he didn't feel anything, but the dim light in the hallway revealed

to build, gradually intensifying. Caden gritted his teeth and released his foot with

who was still unconscious, with a string of

scold her when she was awake and

wasn't big, it only had one bedroom,

carefully placed Alicia on

Thanks to the alcohol, her usual hostility toward Caden

medicine on the table. “They're antihistamines. Don’t

Alice's hand suddenly shot

her with a

opened her mouth to speak, but

stood still for a couple of seconds, and then her hand

his lips together and looked out the window. All

have been a

he would leave, Alice approached Caden. He tried to let go of her hand, but Alice reacted quickly, lunging at him and wrapping her

this vulnerable. “Aren’t you supposed to be tough and

anything. In fact, she was absolutely terrified. She didn't even care if Caden made fun of her for

on the flashlight to illuminate the room. Coincidentally, a message appeared on the screen: it was from the apartment complex's group chat, informing tenants that the power would be restored in half an

relayed the message to Alice before reaching for the medicine and popping out a pill.

look at him and obediently opened her mouth. Although her mind was still clouded, she was aware of

still the temptress, even when it comes to something as

down, it dissolved quickly in her mouth. She

you know who I

Alice didn't respond.

wetness in his throat. Warm tears were sliding down

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