Chapter 735:

He asked, his face pale, “Won’t you allow me some time to settle down?”

Alicia responded sharply, “How could I not? I’m giving you a lifetime to settle down. Isn’t that enough?”

Caden seized her suddenly, his voice rough.

“If I thought you were dirty, would I have returned? If I hadn’t gone to Terriland and stayed in Warrington for a minute longer, I’m afraid I would have been unable to control myself and killed Blake. Is that what you wanted?”

He shouted, his voice filled with intensity, yet his fingers shook involuntarily, as if fearful, pulling her close into his embrace. His breathing was heavy, his embrace nearly crushing her.

His tone softened abruptly as he continued, “I never minded what you’ve become. I was just too frightened, too enraged.”

“I could end him, but I knew you’d despise me for it. Alicia, you’re all I have left.”

away. Her face was marked by dried tears, her eyes empty, like those of

clung to

“Alicia.”

didn’t resist or lash

never want to see

sound, and a chilling breeze swept through, tousling Caden’s hair. He stood frozen, unable to move. His hand stayed in a stiff position for some time, and eventually, he clenched it. Yet it felt

in his ears,

end

want to

had nothing; it was Alicia, who had entrusted him with her heart, only to see it

well-known, she owned multiple properties, making it easy to find a place for the night. Yet the house felt unbearably cold — so cold that sleep eluded her

companion, she confined herself to a small corner, giving in to her emotions and grief. However,

needed to maintain her health. No matter

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