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.

You have something on your mind?”

shallow breath and

lips as

imagination at

to start a family all of a

to

career-driven spirit, would wait

gaze, Alicia felt the urge to

began, “Caden, I need to tell you…” But the sharp ring of a phone cut through the moment. Alicia fell silent, holding her

said,

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

what happened last night.” Blake’s voice

he replied, “There’s nothing left to discuss.

through Alicia’s heart. Blake’s voice crackled

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