Chapter 361:

But why was he here, of all places? And why was he sleeping in the middle of a party? What kind of game was he playing now?

She had already promised the mayor’s daughter that she would perform, and there was no turning back now.

Clinging to a fragile hope that Caden wouldn’t wake up, Alicia sat down at the piano, her fingers gently brushing the keys.

She began to play.

Everyone quieted down.

The usual hum of chatter faded as everyone became captivated by the soft, enchanting melody.

Caden stirred from his sleep, his eyelids heavy, only half-open.

The lights in the room flickered faintly, casting a hazy glow that blurred the edges of his vision.

Through the dreamlike fog, he saw her—a familiar figure, delicate and poised.

His heart clenched at the sight.

with her head slightly bowed,

keys, coaxing out the

reality, Caden felt the weight of exhaustion

he was in quicksand, slowly

though his soul was being tugged away, growing lighter with each

of Alicia countless times, but tonight, it felt different—more

a faint sigh, he closed his eyes again, surrendering to the pull

her piece, casting a final glance in Caden’s

his

slipped off the stage, retreating quietly to her hotel room for

more rested

in Warrington, a renewed sense of calm

to find out she had

reasons he couldn’t quite explain, his usual anxiety

realized that chasing her too

Patience, he reminded himself.

time, and

days, it would be Gerry’s mother’s

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