Chapter 363:

“You two are horrible at acting,” she thought, inwardly rolling her eyes.

“I can’t even watch this mess.” She didn’t even bother committing to the dinner plan.

Instead, she took the opportunity to escape.

“I need to check on Mrs.

Hopkins.

If you’ll excuse me.”

After setting down her gift, Alicia let out a quiet sigh of relief.

At least Caden hadn’t followed her.

But before she could relax, Gerry appeared, holding a drink and a small box of desserts.

“Here, try this.

The new chef whipped them up.

There are only three pieces—one for my mom, one I just ate, and the last one’s all yours,” he said with a friendly smile.

Alicia, touched by the thoughtful gesture, picked up the dessert.

“Thank you, Gerry.

That’s thoughtful.” She smiled, assuming Gerry was genuinely being considerate.

But Gerry had other intentions.

leaned in slightly, his tone turning

break things

and she

He clicked his tongue.

let my nosiness

answer if you don’t

affect

a smile, feeling the weight of

“Mr.

hard for

it off with

I won’t bring it up

up the dessert

was, in fact,

But Gerry wasn’t finished.

scratched his head, looking a

for good? No

felt like groaning

She was speechless—again.

a playful

this is the last time I’ll

out

“Mr.

it’s your mom’s birthday

the guests? Your brother looks like he’s spinning

over at

part of Mom’s

getting older and still single, so

meet some

an eyebrow,

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