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

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

didn’t respond right

she exhaled and said, “Suit

fresh ribs and prepared

meal, Caden

a bowl

tail while eating, a smile

definitely cuter

spoken than she heard

less adorable than any dog, stood in

Caden was surprised.

hadn’t expected her to actually

the rib soup wafted toward him,

dinner too—takeout from a fancy

it paled in comparison to the homemade rib soup Alicia

Silence hung between them.

hands, Caden approached the

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