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.

“Liars

be punished if you just tell me the truth,” Caden

silent for

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

Caden didn't respond.

should have let her drown in the pool at the Gray

groceries nearby,

five dishes and

eyes widened. "Five courses and a soup? At this

I don't finish it, I throw it away. I like five dishes and a soup. I think

sighed, knowing he was upset. She cleared his throat, searching for a way to calm him down. “I was just kidding. If I really disliked you, why would I come here to cook? I

really that weak, how come you still have so much energy to argue?” Caden said, staring at her blankly.

he turned

Alice stood there, stunned.

back,

way she

venting silently, she

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

of water, poured it into the sink, and

"You're overthinking it."

Alice couldn't believe it.

really was incredibly

of work, Alice finally put the plates

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

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

was only enough

looked at her and asked, "Aren't you

already had dinner

casually picked up a piece of grapefruit and popped it into

he said, "Then get away from me. I don't want you ruining my

Alice was speechless.

to

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

turned around and picked up

I touched it and noticed that the fabric was of

try it and realized that it was

he asked, “Is this couch

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