Chapter 344:

Alicia blinked in surprise.

Really? Wait, did Ciara just call herself a troublemaker?

Realizing her words might have come across as too bold, especially for someone her age, Ciara quickly cleared her throat and softened her tone.

“What I meant is, I’m healthy and not easily startled.

Say what’s on your mind, and let’s see if there’s anything I can do.”

Alicia paused, carefully considering her next words.

Noticing Alicia’s hesitation, Ciara leaned forward, her voice gentle but firm.

“You don’t need to worry, dear.

I’m not here to play matchmaker for Caden.

Trust me, I wouldn’t push you into anything.”

Alicia was about to speak but then paused.

Sorry, Alicia.

That’s not entirely true, Ciara thought to herself.

Despite her calm demeanor and warm smile, her mind was elsewhere.

was, after all, a sweet old

that in mind, Alicia finally felt comfortable

“Mrs.

do you believe in

chuckled softly and

to spend more time at fundraisers than

polite nod, processing the

raised an eyebrow

churches often? If you’d like

her

“No, I don’t.

just needed

religious, I wouldn’t want to offend you with what

Ciara smiled kindly.

speak

to make sure Ciara could

Yates Mansion, she was worshipping

the side hall, and she mentioned it had been sent

to truly believe

Ciara scoffed softly.

far

wash

well the real

of her daughter weighed heavily on Ciara’s heart,

still walked free only

felt

to the country wasn’t

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