Chapter 156:

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Caden was at home, absorbed in work when Jerald's call came.

Alicia was lying on the couch next to him, preparing for her lessons. When she heard Jerald's voice, she discreetly moved to the balcony to give Caden some privacy.

The balcony door was soundproof, ensuring that they would not disturb each other.

Alice settled back, hoping to concentrate on her preparations.

However, it wasn't long before his notes became disorganized and chaotic.

His thoughts kept returning to the room.

Unable to resist the temptation, he took a look inside.

Although she couldn't hear the conversation, Alicia could see Caden's expression quite clearly.

His lips moved occasionally, indicating that he was responding with some words.

For the most part, his expression remained unchanged. However, after spending so much time with him, I could sense his displeasure.

It was clear that Jerald's words were especially harsh. Alicia was well acquainted with Jerald's temperament. No matter how successful Caden became, he always remained the unappreciated son in Jerald's eyes. True to form, Jerald was not content with scolding Caden, but resorted to physical violence. He hit Caden so hard that it seemed like he didn't care if he caused serious harm.

Alicia absentmindedly flipped through her book, but her attention returned to the room when she noticed that Caden had hung up the phone.

He seemed as calm as ever and quickly returned to his work.

Alice touched her nose, opened the door and entered the room.

Uncertain of Caden's mood, she refrained from asking him directly and instead sought herself with various tasks.

I fiddled with a vase for a moment.

Then he looked at the bookshelf and glanced at its contents.

Then I filled a glass with water.

Caden remained deeply focused on his work, not even looking up.

it was nothing serious; if it was, he would have lost his

One moment.

were you worried

You shouldn't care.

like an intruder, she

wall to take a look at the desk, only to

felt puzzled. Where

then, she felt a

for?” Caden's

“Can’t you

too quietly, or are you just too distracted to notice?” Caden asked nonchalantly as he picked up a piece of fruit and popped it into his

not lurking," Alice

savored the sweet taste of mango as he picked Alicia up and placed her on his lap at his desk, inviting her

his ways, so she offered

audio conference,

Alice shoved another piece into her mouth, treating it like it was

just going to shove

Alice was speechless.

she noticed that her chin was stained with mango juice from her hasty feeding, she realized that she was feeding him too

so Alicia grabbed a tissue and wiped

Caden cocked his head.

and reminded him, “There’s juice on the corner

at her. “You

a blush creep into

his arm around her

Are you worried that your tongue might accidentally get in

Do you think I lack

“Not exactly,” Caden replied.

you should

a finger. Just one look at you and you get nervous,”

her cheeks heat

“What are

her a

she was not that kind of person, Alice

to him and licked the juice from

mocking and turned up the volume

was puzzled when

did the meeting

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