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?”

out sharply. “Randolph

you who informed me about him. “If

laughed at the seriousness. To him, Randolph was irrelevant. “Yes, he is a

anxiety palpable as she thrashed around in the sheet. Caden had hit

Alice was speechless.

I ask

Alice quickly intervened: “No!”

not? What's wrong with me

to be a surprise. He doesn't have to know

sneered softly,

felt the conversation had to end. Why did she call him? She knew he wouldn't just offer

to hang up,"

Caden, his tone sounded

hearing seemed momentarily

of strong wine from the bar counter

burned his throat and ignited a

to stifle

was coming out of

her

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

Joshua pinched her playfully.

try not to get too

his chest. “I'm not nervous.

felt the lack

Alice, and Lilliana's pregnancy made things worse.

distraction. “What are you thinking about?” Are you thinking about

then discarded

I have

of my father's medicine. It is rare, and only

sensed an underlying question. “Is Caden causing trouble

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