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?”

you need 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

about him. “If he

“Yes, he is a

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

Alice was speechless.

kindly offered, “Should I

Alice quickly intervened: “No!”

not? What's wrong with me

be a surprise. He doesn't have to

sneered softly,

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

hang up,"

his tone

hearing seemed momentarily

from the bar counter

burned his throat and ignited a heat in his

was unable to stifle the

out of

put her arms around

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

Joshua pinched her playfully.

not to get too

not nervous. “I

felt the lack

seek solace from Alice, and Lilliana's pregnancy made things

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

but then

Hardly.” I have

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

underlying question. “Is Caden causing

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