Chapter 396:

While dining together was one thing, truly enjoying the experience was an entirely different matter.

He sneered, preparing to feign indifference.

After all, he was well aware of Alicia’s feelings for him.

Though she was sharing a meal with Blake, he dismissed it as merely a performance.

At most, they shared some common ground due to their similar fields of study.

However, for reasons he couldn’t quite understand, he found himself unable to tear his gaze away from the photo.

Caden desperately wanted to find evidence that would prove Alicia was merely putting on an act.

He longed to see that their interaction was nothing more than a meal, with no deeper connection.

Yet the more intently he examined the image, the angrier he grew.

It was clear that Alicia’s happiness was genuine.

had encountered him, she wore a deadpan expression or made biting remarks meant to

joy! And their familiarity, which spanned only two short days, seemed to unlock

reflection staring back at him from the screen was icy and detached, revealing a jealousy

not

flood

aren’t you reacting?”

minutes later, he sent another message: “They

be out at this

to be

What’s going on? Did you drop your phone

“Caden?”

help you fish

through the barrage of messages,

His expression turned icy.

finally replied, “Stop sending

Gerry was taken aback.

moments,

not with

“Who she decides to be with is entirely

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