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

responded, “Are you trying that old trick again, Alicia? Do you think I’m

didn’t respond

she exhaled and said,

ribs and prepared

meal, Caden

filled a

happily wagged his tail while eating,

cuter

sooner had she spoken than she heard the sound of

just entered, less adorable

Caden was surprised.

expected her to actually go home and

wafted

had brought dinner too—takeout from a

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

Silence hung between them.

hands, Caden approached the dining

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