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.

the brand as a man's and examined it casually. “You are very generous.” Alice studied his handsome

generous as you,” she replied, with

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

scarf and was silent for a

led to physical

in her scent, he pulled her close and

momentarily, her thoughts wandering

let go of her, his

maintain the same level of intimacy with Caden

went through your drawer without

didn't seem affected. "You don't

your medical records,” she blurred out. “I know

to hide his illness. Their physical chemistry had been remarkable, and she was the only one who had such an effect on him. Truth be told, it confused him and was

to hide it. "SW? What are you trying to

same time, she acknowledged that

“Will you continue working

not naive. Alicia had always been transparent with her emotions, and he was aware of how

to continue, but I

was direct. “If it's okay with you,

felt like a

attention had been nothing more than a facade for his

refused. "No. I don't want

Caden burst out laughing.

asked, his tone laden with sarcasm.

but he cut her off. “That won't

She felt hurt and ashamed.

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