Chapter 368:

As they stepped into the hall, Caden spotted Alicia laughing and engaging with a group of young people as they made their way to the dining table.

For a brief moment, their eyes locked.

Alicia skillfully composed herself, maintaining a polite smile on her face.

Caden remained composed as well, passing his jacket to a nearby attendant.

A prominent brown scar on his partially exposed arm caught Alicia’s attention.

Alicia stood frozen, momentarily taken aback.

The scar flashed before her eyes for just an instant.

As Caden pulled back his hand, he rolled down his sleeve and continued chatting with Cliff as they walked away.

Alicia felt a heaviness settle in her chest.

It was a burn mark, unmistakably located right there.

It was clearly a result of Shelia’s acid.

He had assured her he was fine back then.

himself

“Ms.

Bennett.”

broken by

to see who was

“Mrs.

she greeted with a

“Most of the guests here are

you seem comfortable with Gerry and

not join

Alicia nodded in agreement.

“Alright, Mrs.

Sitting among familiar faces would certainly feel

not dwell

with a warm smile, guided her over while Gerry pulled out a

Madison settled her

sure to look after

Bennett.

her first time

widened

understood immediately what Madison had in mind and protested, “Mom, this is not quite right.” Madison shot

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