Chapter 126:

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Alicia walked out, wearing an awkward smile. She scratched her forehead and pointed toward the bathroom. “I was washing my hands in there.”

Neither Caden nor Hank responded.

The silence made him uncomfortable, so he added, “I didn't mean to eavesdrop. “I was just about to leave, but then I heard you two talking.”

Caden stared at her.

Alice felt her chest tighten. She quickly tried to correct herself. “Actually, I didn't hear anything at all.” Her words came out unconvincingly, and she nearly burst out laughing, which only made Caden's expression darker.

Caden turned around and gave Hank a cold look.

Hank shuddered under his gaze.

I have hurried to speak to Alicia. “You have the wrong idea, Miss Bennett. It’s not really what you think.”

Alice looked confused. “What are you talking about?” “I didn’t hear anything.”

Caden took a deep breath.

His voice was cold as he spoke. “Get out.”

Hank had been anticipating this and quickly turned to leave.

Alicia realized that Caden was on the verge of losing his temper, so she began to cautiously follow Hank out of the office.

Caden looked at her coldly. “Not you.”

tracks. The door closed behind Hank, leaving her alone with

and silently searched

spoke up. “I had just gotten in.” I didn't see you, so I went to the bathroom. And right after that you showed up. I didn't mean to eavesdrop. I just walked over to the door and heard you talking. I assumed it was something work-related,

Alice looked back at Caden, trying

look in the mirror,”

Alice felt surprised.

Was it that obvious?

quickly passed his hand over his

been poorly constructed, she gave

worry. You're still twenty years old. You’re young and everything

Caden's frustration only grew.

his ears with nonsense, and now

made

if I have any health problems?” she asked flatly. “I've never slept with Hank. But I have

you didn't exactly finish the

Caden found himself speechless.

softened. "I thought you were just being considerate, but

enough for Caden. “Last time, your wrist hurt when we broke up.

Alice's eyes opened wide.

Was that a side effect of the medication?” I have asked. Again,

no longer contain his anger. He pulled Alice closer and pushed

them and exposing her soft

“Hey, wait…”

he kissed her,

attempt to resist. But then he grabbed her ankles and

resistance weakened. She

need to… tell

catch her breath. “Let me

her tightly and said, “Do you really think talking is

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