Chapter 331:

When she loved Caden, she did so because of his past, tirelessly trying to help him escape his shadows.

Yet, he had overlooked something crucial.

She, too, had been overshadowed by darkness.

She had come this far on her own, without anyone ever truly caring for or cherishing her.

That explained her tender nature.

She believed that sincerity alone would earn her the love she longed for.

All she desired was a bit of attention and affection.

He had offered her wealth, influence, jewels, and recognition, but not love.

Regret consumed Caden.

He felt choked.

He gasped for breath, as if he were a fish out of water.

at him, igniting

he grabbed his

She didn’t ignore him.

She picked up.

a few seconds after connecting, neither

voice finally

you get

her voice, Caden felt a

did,” he answered, his

her words

sincerity, she said, “Happy Christmas,

Caden’s hands shook.

how to offer love and

to strike

had braced himself for any reaction she might have—he imagined she would cry, create a

never expected the

His throat went dry.

me now,

hated you, except when I was

caught off

Nine?

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