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.

you like to come over

a pause before Caden responded, “Are you trying that old trick again, Alicia? Do you think I’m that easy

respond

exhaled and said, “Suit

purchased fresh ribs and prepared

after her meal,

a bowl

tail while eating, a smile spread across

cuter

than she heard the sound of the

just entered, less adorable than any dog, stood in the

Caden was surprised.

expected her to actually

wafted toward him, igniting a pang

too—takeout from a fancy

but it paled in comparison to the homemade rib soup Alicia had

Silence hung between them.

Caden

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