Chapter 119:

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Alice's lips twitched slightly.

"Who's the anxious one now?" I have muttered.

Three days ago, he had insisted that it was not about exchanging favors for sex.

And now, before anything had happened, he was already showing his intentions?

Caden noticed her firm expression and couldn't help but smile.

He had matured quickly.

In the past, even a few teasing words from him would make her blush. Now, she was able to maintain her composure effortlessly.

He walked over and watched her as she cracked the eggs. “I'm just joking. No matter what, I wouldn’t take advantage of someone who isn’t feeling well.”

I have handed her the glass of water. “Drink this.”

Alice looked at the hot water with distrust.

"Why are you being so kind? You didn't take this from the toilet, did you?"

Caden looked at her, speechless.

I still couldn't forget that incident with the toilet water.

"If I hadn't caught you that day, were you really going to give me toilet water?" I have asked.

Guilt appeared on Alice's face for a brief moment.

“Do you really want to know the truth?” I have asked.

"Yeah."

Alice was reluctant to admit it. “I don't think I should say it.”

Caden's expression hardened.

“Are you really incapable of telling even a lie?” he said coldly.

shrugged. “Liars are

won't be punished if you just tell me the truth,”

silent for

you don't want to hear my answer, then stop asking. You’re just doing this harder

Caden didn't respond.

have let her drown in the pool at the Gray

he looked at the bags of groceries nearby, not

I want five dishes and a

widened. "Five courses and a soup? At this

throw it away. I like five dishes and a soup. I

just kidding. If I really disliked you, why would I come here to cook? I haven’t even been discharged yet, and I’m not at my

much energy to argue?” Caden said, staring

he turned around

Alice stood there, stunned.

at his back,

wanted five dishes and a soup? She could dream on. There was no way she could earn that much. She would have to eat whatever

she finished venting silently, she heard Caden's footsteps

a smile, trying to smooth things over. “You were joking about all

into the sink, and

"You're overthinking it."

Alice couldn't believe it.

really was incredibly

finally put the plates

had prepared stir-fried pork, a plate of shrimp, and a bowl

dishes were colorful, aromatic, and full of flavor. It seemed more than enough for

was only enough tableware for

at her and

“I already had dinner

piece of

didn't change as he said, "Then get away from me.

Alice was speechless.

impossible to deal with

eyes, turned on her heel, and walked away with her head held high, refusing to let it get to

turned around and

went into the living room and found a sofa. I touched it and noticed that the fabric

it and realized that it

“Is this couch for cutting fruit? It’s

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