Chapter 204:

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Alice was relieved that her physical condition remained good, as her menstrual pains quickly disappeared. She gathered her strength and continued teaching her students with dedication for the next few days. At the same time, she was busy preparing the Christmas play.

The school had high expectations and Alice worked hard, often rehearsing with her students until late. That afternoon, after her last student had left with her parents, Alice decided to stay in the empty piano room, playing a piece just for herself.

The melodious tones of the piano seemed to gnaw at his heart, like a beast. In the end, he only felt emptiness.

When the music ended, she sat quietly, deep in thought. That's when Monica called her.

Alice took several deep breaths to calm herself. “Alice, it’s very late,” Monica said quietly. “I'm at the school gate. Come out!”

Alice looked at the clock and saw that it was already after ten. The Warrington winter was bitterly cold.

Seeing Monica, Alice took her hands and smiled. “Well? Do you feel warmer now?”

Monica's hands were cold from waiting outside. She laughed when Alicia warmed them. "I was so worried about you."

Alice felt confused. “What have I done?”

Monica stared at her.

Within a few days, Alicia had visibly lost weight. At first glance, she didn't seem to have changed, but her intense dedication in the classroom hinted at an underlying problem. Monica could see that Alicia had truly fallen in love with Caden.

covered it in glitter film and even embedded pink diamonds in the license plate. “You’re the first one to ride with me as a

one look at the car and couldn't

time. Alicia sensed that Monica might

they ate dinner, the restaurant screen was showing the news. Earlier that day, Caden had returned to the city and had been seen at the airport with a young woman. The

the steps and then dragged her to the car. Their closeness was undeniable. Although the photos were blurry due to them being candid shots, this blurriness somehow

pretending she hadn't noticed

"Alice, are you okay?"

reassured her: “Caden and I were never serious. We were just using each other. That was there.

relationship, was unsure how to comfort Alicia. She pulled

help from my father. Use it to start your business,” Monica firmly insisted. “I know you've

prepared all the paperwork, and had even arranged for her to get clients and investors.

be difficult, but Alice was determined to face any obstacles. She didn't want to drag Monica into this. "I'll pay you back

about paying me. “If I

Monica finally dropped Alicia

need anything,” Monica reminded her. “I’m available at any

agreed. “Have a

figure lurked in the shadows, making a

high alert. I can't get

was on the phone, watching the live news.

satisfaction. “Why the rush? Give

with someone new, Alicia was now on the back burner. How long could

ordered, “Leave her alone for now.

ending the call,

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