Chapter 720:

Half an hour later, Caden emerged from the study, his brow creased with worry.

“Why did you leave the hospital?” he asked, his voice low but tense.

Alicia managed a soft smile.

“I left on my own, so don’t hold it against your bodyguards.”

Caden sighed, too weary to even think about reprimanding anyone. The exhaustion of the day weighed on him as he wrapped his arms around her, pulling her close.

“Just let me rest for a moment,” he murmured, leaning into her.

Alicia’s hand moved gently through his hair, a wave of sympathy washing over her as she felt the tension in him. She opened her mouth to speak but hesitated. Even with his eyes closed, Caden sensed her unease.

something on your mind?” he

breath and asked softly, “Caden, do you like

touched his lips as

at galn ovels

feeling pressured to start a family all of a sudden?”

rush to

Alicia, with her career-driven spirit, would wait until she was thirty to

felt the urge

the moment. Alicia fell silent, holding her breath as Caden checked the screen. His expression shifted subtly, a shadow crossing

said, watching her

for a clue to what this meant but found none. Caden stepped back, releasing her from his embrace, and took the call.

about what happened last night.” Blake’s voice

replied, “There’s nothing left

was unsettling, sending a chill through Alicia’s heart. Blake’s voice crackled through the phone, urgent and

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