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.

things are good with him, you’re practically

it’s like the light’s gone

respond, but his

her emotions were so

a glass of water in front

“Take a break.

too hard, whether it’s for yourself

drops from his pocket and handed

“Here.

great

so

You can have it.”

looked at her

“Your eyes are red.

Hasn’t Caden noticed?”

of disappointment

voice cut through the

red veins in Alicia’s eyes,”

“But with Mr.

I can see how hard he’s trying

and Blake

dressed, his gaze sharp and laced with faint mockery that

his confidence

ahead

spat the words with thick sarcasm, casting a glance

gaze shifted

at either of them, instead casting her eyes

“Alright.

she replied softly, feigning interest in the documents

stepped forward, motioning

“Shall we, Mr.

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