Chapter 95:

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Caden questioned her, “Are you afraid of him?”

Alice did not deny her fear. “Randolph is not a good man. “Many people fear him.”

In her vulnerable state, it seemed like anyone could take advantage of her.

His ability to resist was not yet strong.

Caden, speaking calmly, said, “You're terrified just thinking about meeting them. Do you really think you can help Joshua with his problems?”

Alice was shocked, having momentarily forgotten her made-up story.

I have hesitated. “Courage is not constant, it varies according to circumstances.”

Caden laughed knowingly. “So fear has gotten the better of you now.”

“Yes,” Alicia admitted, trying to keep her composure. “Fear isn't permanent. “You might get over it soon,” Caden assured her. “Don’t worry, Randolph isn’t going to eat you.”

Alice remained silent.

They both remained silent, but the call continued.

Alicia sensed that there was an unresolved issue, but she was having trouble articulating it.

Caden also remained silent.

Finally Alice broke the silence. “What's all the silence about?”

Caden, losing his patience, bluntly declared, "I'm waiting for you to beg me."

She paused, surprised. “Who said I was going to beg?”

my support at the Grays', right?” Caden pointed out sharply. “Randolph might be aware of something, so he poses a threat. You’re looking for protection,

was you who informed me about him. “If he seeks revenge,

seriousness. To him, Randolph was irrelevant. “Yes, he is a dangerous man. I am

stood there speechless, her anxiety palpable as she thrashed around in the sheet. Caden had

Alice was speechless.

offered, “Should I

Alice quickly intervened: “No!”

with me seeing

want it to be a surprise. He doesn't have

sneered softly, “How

to end. Why did she call

going to hang

to Caden, his tone sounded

hearing seemed momentarily

wine from the bar counter and

alcohol burned his throat and ignited a heat in

unable to stifle the

Joshua was coming out of the shower

put her arms around

so late these days?” she asked him. “You're always at work and you come home too late. “We

Joshua pinched her playfully.

try not to get

slapped his chest. “I'm not nervous.

the lack

Lilliana's pregnancy made things worse. His spirits were

about?” Are you thinking about something else?”

but then discarded

else? Hardly.” I have quickly changed

running out of my father's medicine. It is rare, and only certain individuals, like Caden,

underlying question.

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