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

help but

uncle would certainly think twice about making things difficult

what would happen

shield, and given their

knew what might unfold

dreaded facing

uncle, a figure who had

to be careless, yet she was unwilling to swallow

she could do was keep

breath, Alicia decided it was time to speak

at Joy Mansion,

phone call sliced

abrupt Bluetooth ringtone felt jarring, cutting Alicia off

his uncle, a knot twisted in her stomach, and she fell

and put

“What’s up?”

yet? Don’t tell me you’re

picked up

are on

Benedict snorted dismissively.

“She always causes delays.”

bubbled to

my

without saying another

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