Chapter 211:

Gerry exhaled deeply.

“You two have always clashed from the start.

If I admitted something, it would feel like I was conceding it to you, and Caden is too competitive for that.

He’s been that way since he was a kid.

He would never allow himself to seem lesser.

As someone deeply familiar with Caden's story, Gerry naturally empathized with him.

«Caden changed after his mother's accident.

When I asked him why he didn't defend his reputation, he told me that he was already so disliked that one more accusation didn't matter.

»

Alice's lips pressed together, a lump forming in her throat.

"I know.

"

Aware of the hardships Caden had faced, Alicia felt her resolve waver, contemplating the possibility of a reconciliation.

However, the thought left her feeling exposed and vulnerable.

“I never imagined things between you two would end up like this,” Gerry commented.

“He’s never loved anyone before.

But I think he still has feelings for you,” he added, seeing something deeper in Caden’s actions.

Alice quickly regained her composure.

“Men can show interest in several women at the same time,” she replied.

be true for others, but not for

to me who he met at the airport recently,” Alicia challenged, skeptical of

momentarily surprised by the mention

about that, Caden and her…” he stumbled, unsure of how to

the airport, he hugged her amidst the swirling rumors, remaining passive in the

Caden really want

in the room

remained silent, her thoughts

walked in and looked around

accentuated the chill on his

saw Alice, he wondered if

her purpose was clear: she

misjudged her

seemed kind, but her decision left

that had previously cluttered the space, giving him an

regret his actions? Of

had exhausted all

attempts, both tender and forceful,

unlit cigarette, he headed for the bedroom to take a

noticed that

she had always disliked the color, their

he trying to completely

expression darkened further with

the bathroom, but the cold water from the shower barely

bathroom, she found

"I left her.

"

unreliable, Gerry had at least managed to handle this task

ignored the message and lit

apartment, he remembered with pain

air, rekindling the desires

he admitted his undeniable

if she came

out of the

was, he abruptly replied, “Speak,” in a tone laden with

was a pause on the other end before a soft voice finally said, “Caden, it’s

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