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.

considering he had used his arm to protect himself from the acid, how

“Ms.

Bennett.”

reverie was broken by

to see who

“Mrs.

greeted

who held a fondness for her, replied warmly, “Most of the guests here are friends and relatives of our family,

you seem comfortable with Gerry and the

join their

Alicia nodded in agreement.

“Alright, Mrs.

faces would

dwell on it

guided her over while Gerry pulled out a

surprise, Madison settled

be sure to look

Bennett.

her first time here,” Madison

eyes widened in

immediately what Madison had in mind and protested, “Mom, this is

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