Chapter 319:

Just before dinner, the landline in the living room rang.

Ciara intentionally asked Caden to pick it up.

He held the receiver, saying nothing at first.

Not long after, Alicia’s voice came through with a light tone.

“Mrs.

Ward, we’re at the door.”

It had been days since he last heard her voice.

It felt like an eternity.

Caden pressed his lips together and narrowed his eyes, showing no emotion.

Alicia hesitated for a moment and asked, “Mrs.

Ward? Can you hear me?”

Caden remained silent.

he hung up without

had said a word, Alicia

He couldn’t risk that.

time, he headed straight

Ciara called out, “You

least bring

one,” Caden replied

in her gallery office,

purchased the painting, Alicia

enthusiasm had been too much, too

send the

was a test, and

didn’t speak, but Alicia knew it

was a strange kind of

she watched the fireworks outside her window, a soft

use such cautious moves against

was, she missed

fall

Caden stepped outside and realized Alicia wasn’t there,

was just as sharp

assistant and

out holiday gifts, including some cash, and told them

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