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.

him in silence. She supposed it was nothing serious; if it was, he would

One moment.

worried

You shouldn't care.

an intruder, she began

taking a bite, he walked out and leaned against the wall to take a look at the

felt puzzled. Where could he have

she felt a presence behind

looking for?”

around, clearly displeased. “Can’t you make some noise when you

you just too distracted to notice?” Caden asked nonchalantly as he picked up a piece

lurking,"

savored the sweet taste of mango as he picked Alicia up and placed her on

had grown accustomed to his ways, so she offered

joined an audio conference, his mouth quickly

could chew, Alice shoved another piece into her mouth, treating

his demeanor deadpan, Caden commented, “Aren't you just going to shove

Alice was speechless.

was stained with mango juice from her hasty feeding, she realized that she was feeding him too fast and decided to grab a piece

Alicia grabbed a tissue and wiped the juice off his

Caden cocked his head.

him, “There’s juice

and looked at her. “You don't need a tissue. Just use your

a blush creep into

his arm

you worried that your tongue might accidentally get

Do you think I

“Not exactly,” Caden replied.

should know

self-control. Sometimes I don't even have to lift a

her

are you talking

her

she was not that

over to him and licked the juice from the

turned up the

when she

the

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