Chapter 194:

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She stood still, overwhelmed. As memories of the past few months with Caden flooded back, her anguish grew.

She tried to calm herself, dismissing it as something unimportant. So what if he had hidden agendas? She had hers too.

He sought her out physically because it highlighted his need for medication, while she relied on his help to manage Joshua.

But…

Throughout their intimate time together, he had been nothing but kind to her. Could he really be devoid of any real affection? Not even a little?

Alice struggled to shake off the bitterness that was gathering in her heart.

How absurd. How could someone like Caden easily develop feelings for her? He didn't like her, did he?

His closeness was only to avoid medication.

With a sarcastic smile, she took several deep breaths. She felt relieved that she had discovered the truth before her feelings grew too much.

Their arrangement was coming to an end, and parting ways after sorting everything out seemed manageable. However, breaking the routine of being constantly together could prove to be quite a challenge.

Shortly after, Caden concluded his meeting and walked in. He closed the door and asked in his usual tone, “Have you taken a look at the product file?”

By then, Alice had regained her composure.

He approved and passed it to her to check.

Caden glanced briefly at the file, then noticed the handkerchief on the desk.

me?” She recognized the brand as a man's and examined it casually. “You are

she replied, with a warm smile

her. Instead, he handed her the scarf back. “Put it on me. Let’s

a moment. Finally, she stood on

inevitably led to

he pulled her close and

tense momentarily, her thoughts wandering

her, his

maintain the same level of intimacy with Caden as before.

went through

seem affected. "You don't need my

records,” she blurred out. “I know

always intended to hide his illness. Their physical chemistry had been remarkable, and she was the only one who had such an effect on him.

longer bothered to hide it.

the same time, she acknowledged that her suspicions had

you

her emotions, and he was aware of how she felt about him. However, he

continue, but I won't force

that the secret was out, he was direct. “If it's okay with you, we can carry on as usual. “I will satisfy

suddenly felt

previous kindness and attention had been nothing more than a facade for

she refused. "No. I don't want that.

Caden burst out laughing.

what do you want?” he asked,

opened her mouth to respond, but he cut

heart. She felt hurt and

much. I've had a title before. It doesn’t mean

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