Chapter 288:

Frustrated, he flipped his phone face down, closed his eyes, and pinched the bridge of his nose.

The following afternoon, Alicia returned to Warrington.

After several days on the road, her diet had been poor, and now her stomach was upset.

She decided to cook something light for dinner.

As she began preparing, her thoughts wandered to that stubborn man.

After a brief hesitation, she decided to call him.

Caden answered with clarity, “What’s up, busy philanthropist?”

His tone was light and teasing, which only fueled Alicia’s resentment.

“Have you had dinner?” she asked.

“No,” he replied.

to

old trick again, Alicia? Do you

didn’t respond right

she exhaled and

purchased fresh ribs and

her meal, Caden hadn’t shown

filled a

wagged his tail while eating, a smile spread across

definitely cuter

sooner had she spoken than she heard the sound of the

man who had just entered, less adorable than any dog, stood in

Caden was surprised.

her to actually

rib soup wafted toward him, igniting a

brought dinner too—takeout from a fancy

but it paled in comparison to the homemade rib soup Alicia

Silence hung between them.

Caden approached

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