Chapter 378:

As she opened the car door, a hand reached out to stop her.

Alicia’s hand tightened on the door handle, but she didn’t move.

She didn’t need to glance back; his familiar scent gave him away immediately.

Caden’s stare bore into her profile.

“Did you not enjoy them?”

Alicia dropped her gaze.

“They are fireworks.

How could they not be beautiful?”

But those fireworks were never meant for her.

What authority did she possess to judge their beauty?

Caden stepped closer, his voice steady.

“I arranged the fireworks some time ago.

Since you chose not to meet with me, this was the only way I could share them.”

had mentioned, fireworks of this caliber were truly

effort on his

ages since you’ve allowed me to

Alicia remained motionless.

her silence as agreement and

rhythm of his heartbeat echoed in her ears, stirring

state, she could sense everything

resonated more profoundly were

resist, Alicia instinctively clutched at his shirt, seeking comfort in the

she raised

a kiss, leaned

rose onto her

lips were about to

placed his hand between them, halting her

as they locked

came out

our agreement still

silent, but the quick flash in her eyes told him everything

It counted.

been a calculated move, meant

would have signified his

by her failed plan, Alicia stepped back and moved toward the

racing, pulled her

want to hold you

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