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 come over

before Caden responded, “Are you trying that old trick again, Alicia? Do you

respond right

exhaled and said,

fresh ribs and

after her meal, Caden hadn’t shown

a bowl for

his tail while eating, a smile spread

cuter than

sooner had she spoken than she heard the sound of the

just entered, less adorable than any dog,

Caden was surprised.

hadn’t expected her to actually go

the rib soup wafted

too—takeout

aromatic, but it paled in comparison to the homemade rib soup Alicia

Silence hung between them.

his hands, Caden approached the dining

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