Chapter 754:

“I know that besides zabaglione with strawberries, you also love making rum cake. Since you’re allergic to alcohol, why do you love that dessert so much?” he asked.

Regina’s gaze dropped.

“Dorian enjoys it. I’ve been making it for years, but… not this year.”

Caden nodded, watching as she got into her car. Once she was gone, he acted swiftly, gathering DNA samples from both Dorian and Alicia and sending them out of state for a paternity test.

It wasn’t just for peace of mind — Caden recalled the rift between the Bennett couple, how Phil had doubted Alicia’s paternity for years. The whole situation reeked of hidden secrets.

Later that evening, Caden returned to the apartment to find Alicia asleep. By the time he arrived, it was late already, and seeing the light still on in the bedroom made his tiredness melt away.

He quietly walked to the bed and gave Alicia a soft kiss on her cheek.

Alicia wasn’t asleep. She sensed his presence but didn’t open her eyes. Believing she’d forgiven him, Caden assumed she hadn’t eaten properly and decided to cut her a piece of cake — this time, a strawberry cake rather than a rum cake.

aroma filled the room when he returned with the plate, drawing Alicia up from her pillows.

gently forked each bite properly

glanced at him, her voice

changed a

he knew it was true. He had changed more

exhaustion and fear had gnawed at him, making him cling to whatever

a quick shower and slipped into bed beside her. Alicia didn’t object as he held her close. He pressed dry kisses to her neck, then to her cheek,

her head,

time to

in a hoarse voice, “I have

moved on its own,

bore the imprint of

him away, raising

Or are

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