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.

good with

like

but his

her emotions were

and placed a glass of water

“Take a break.

hard, whether it’s for yourself or

bottle of eye drops from

“Here.

are great for

so

You can have it.”

at her with

“Your eyes are red.

Hasn’t Caden noticed?”

pang of

then, a familiar voice cut

have missed the red veins

“But with Mr.

see how hard he’s trying to

Alicia and Blake

sharp and

his confidence

ahead with your

honored guest company.” He spat the words with thick

shifted

avoided looking at either of them,

“Alright.

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

motioning for Caden to

“Shall we, Mr.

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