Chapter 421:

“I don’t,” he replied, shrugging.

“Just thought I’d try.”

Realization dawned on Alicia.

“So, Cade got food poisoning from your cooking?”

“Not exactly,” Caden replied, looking slightly embarrassed.

“While I was plating, I accidentally dropped a piece of food on the floor, and he snatched it up.”

Alicia stared, momentarily speechless.

The dog hadn’t shown any distress at the time; he just looked at Caden with a confused expression before wandering back to his bed.

Caden had assumed he was fine, not realizing the dog had such a stoic nature.

Understanding the situation, Alicia was at a loss for words.

After all, Caden had only tried to cook breakfast, not poison the dog.

“That explains the strange smell this morning.

And… what happened to the pots and pans?” Alicia asked.

Caden’s face darkened slightly.

them

of them?” she asked,

“Pretty much.

didn’t survive the

respond but

the dog was going to be okay, and the house hadn’t burned

felt like

she looked at

“Did you get hurt?”

the minor injuries

since they were already at the vet, Alicia

not wanting to disturb them, Alicia grabbed the first aid kit and

and cuts, but none were critical—just

the cool iodine, Caden watched her calm

paused and looked up

“Does it hurt?”

Caden clenched his teeth.

“No, it feels great.”

clear, Caden spoke softly, “It’s like waiting until the last moment

you extinguish

annoyance and

like this in

Caden grinned.

“Desire is natural.

we all held back,

there’s no need to keep bringing it up,” Alicia

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