Chapter 558:

Caden started the car and said, “It’s getting late.

Let’s head back to Joy Mansion for dinner.

That way, we can get home early.”

Alicia fell silent for a moment.

Given the current mood, there was little point in prolonging their cold war.

As they drove, Alicia grew increasingly uncomfortable and finally broke the silence.

“Caden, do I have to go? If I need to see Ciara, I’ll arrange it for another time, but does it really have to be over dinner?”

Caden’s brow furrowed.

“What are you worried about?”

She pressed her lips together and said, “Your uncle doesn’t like me.”

Caden had been aware of this for some time.

“There was a misunderstanding between you two.

I’ve been too busy to address it until now.

Today, I informed the family that I was bringing my girlfriend home for dinner.

won’t dare

couldn’t help but smile

certainly think twice about making

would

couldn’t always be her shield, and given their last

knew what might

facing that

Caden’s uncle, a figure who had

couldn’t afford to be careless, yet she was

she could do was

breath, Alicia decided it was time

about that day at Joy Mansion, your

call

ringtone felt

and saw it was his uncle, a

put the call on

“What’s up?”

he asked, “Why aren’t you back yet? Don’t tell me you’re planning to stand me

picked up

on

Benedict snorted dismissively.

“She always causes delays.”

displeasure bubbled to

my

without saying another

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