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.

Hank spoke again. “Are we really

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

out of the car. “Pass me

complied, handing him the medicine. As he did so, he noticed the cut on Caden's hand. “Mr. “Ward, did a stray cat scratch you

irritably, walking away from

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

up to her floor and opened the door

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

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

his teeth and released his foot with a grunt

at Alice, who was still unconscious, with a string of

be better to scold her when she was

The apartment wasn't big, it only had one bedroom, but

Alicia

and she narrowed her eyes. Thanks to the alcohol, her usual hostility toward Caden

the medicine on the table.

suddenly shot out, grabbing him

at her

to speak, but before she could, her

of seconds, and then her hand moved from Caden's sleeve

the

have been a

tried to let go of her hand, but Alice reacted

he'd seen her this vulnerable. “Aren’t you supposed to be tough and brave?” I have sneered. “What,

was absolutely terrified. She didn't even care if Caden made fun

the flashlight to illuminate the room. Coincidentally, a message appeared on the screen: it was from the apartment complex's group chat,

Alice before reaching for the medicine and popping out

to look at him and obediently opened her mouth. Although her mind was still clouded, she was aware of her actions. Without much thought, she clicked her tongue against Caden's

his skin. “You're still the temptress,

wash the pill down, it dissolved quickly in her mouth. She nuzzled

who I am?" he

Alice didn't respond.

his throat. Warm tears were sliding down his neck and

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