Chapter 483:

But no matter how much she focused, thoughts of Caden and Yolanda crept in, tormenting her.

What could he possibly be doing with Yolanda? The hours dragged on, each one more torturous than the last.

As the afternoon wore on, her shift was nearly over.

Blake, who had been watching her closely, noticed her alternating between quiet sadness and flashes of irritation.

He could tell her mind was on Caden.

“Want to grab dinner tonight? My treat,” Blake offered.

Alicia managed a faint smile but shook her head.

“Thanks, Blake, but I’m not hungry.

You go ahead.”

Blake raised an eyebrow.

“Don’t let a guy mess with your peace of mind.”

She forced a smile.

“I’m fine, really.”

Blake gave her a serious look, unconvinced.

“Your face tells a different story.

Looks like Caden’s been giving you a rough time.”

Alicia’s hand instinctively went to her face.

“Is it that obvious?”

Blake chuckled.

are good with him, you’re practically

it’s like

respond, but his

realized her emotions were

a glass of

“Take a break.

pushing yourself too hard, whether it’s for yourself or

small bottle of eye drops from his pocket and handed

“Here.

are great

bought two, so

You can have it.”

at her with

“Your eyes are red.

Hasn’t Caden noticed?”

pang of disappointment

a familiar voice cut through

red veins in Alicia’s eyes,” Caden

“But with Mr.

how hard he’s trying

and Blake

gaze sharp and laced with

his confidence

ahead with your

guest company.” He spat the

gaze shifted toward

either of them, instead casting her

“Alright.

go ahead,” she replied softly, feigning interest in the

motioning for Caden to

“Shall we, Mr.

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