Chapter 153:

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"Idiot!"

Caden wasn't sure if she was angry at his rudeness or at him using her nickname for the pup. Either way, her voice sounded oddly sweet to him.

The water splashed more violently in the bathtub.

Alice's sense of shame had completely disappeared. Her emotions took over, and her body trembled as soft sobs escaped her.

Caden relished these moments. Watching her cry made her seem helpless as she clung to him tightly, desperate for any sense of stability.

It gave her the satisfaction of knowing that he was the only one she could trust.

The puppy noticed Alice's tears and sensed that something was wrong. He stopped his playful movements, tilting his head in confusion as he watched her.

From time to time, Alice caught his innocent and curious gaze.

Her face turned red and she cursed Caden under her breath.

Caden freed one hand and gestured for the pup to come closer.

Although he had only been in his new home for a week, the puppy was surprisingly obedient. He snuggled into her fingers.

Caden gently covered her eyes. “Mom is a little shy. Don’t stare at her.”

After that day, everything went smoothly. Alicia's skills were undeniable and, with Caden's support, everything went swimmingly.

In his spare time, he used to bring gifts when he visited Harley in the hospital.

Harley's recovery from surgery was going well, and Alicia spared no expense. She made sure Harley received the best care, from living conditions to medication.

stop by from time to time, feeling guilty every time she

shouldn't spend all

also felt a pang

you thinking of quitting before you agreed

that if I left, I'd never find another job as an assistant. With Harley’s

Alice heard the term "punching bag" and thought of Lilliana's attitude, she realized that Gina

pang of

over,

looked at her with a

sorry

was

I want to. Besides, you saved Harley's life. Everything I’ve

a lump form in her throat as emotion

said softly. She then offered more comforting words that seemed to ease Gina's

with a warm smile. It was then that she noticed

able to recognize the

store that she frequently visited

tag hung from the bag, revealing that it contained a pair of men's pajamas in size triple

should go home.

her gaze to the bag and quickly turned red, feeling a

new ones last time, so she grabbed a pair while she was shopping for

I'm leaving now. Take

“I will,” Gina replied.

Gina did not accompany her. Alicia had not gone

wearing sunglasses and looked irritated. On the other hand, Joshua had a

when he saw Alicia. Even behind

had happened between

"Joshua, what a coincidence.

Joshua didn't seem fazed.

my ex-wife. She doesn't mean anything to me

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