Chapter 766:

“Why must the kindest souls endure the hardest trials? Of all the Ward family’s children, Blake and Caden stand apart for their virtues, yet fate seems keen on challenging them.”

The mention of Caden stirred a deep sadness in Alicia. She felt helpless to aid him, and she refused to be destroyed by his reckless actions. She was determined to thrive.

Should Dorian prevail, she might serve as Caden’s fallback.

In a gentle voice, Alicia suggested, “Ciara, could you possibly talk some sense into Caden?”

Ciara let out a weary sigh and gave Alicia’s hand a comforting pat.

“Alicia, after all these years, do you still not see who Caden is? His resolve has defined him since he was a boy. How could he ever concede to defeat?”

That evening, as the snow dusted the landscape, Caden made an unexpected appearance during dinner. He entered wearing the scarf Alicia had given him, which he nonchalantly took off and laid aside.

In Ciara’s presence, their strained relationship was less apparent. Yet, both were clearly fatigued, their interactions strained and minimal.

insisting that everything should go ahead as scheduled.

kept her eyes downcast,

the servant presented the final dish. She glanced

Ray is coming

the stairs, his

invited him to join them for a

hands clasped behind him. He

this, Ciara mistook it for nervousness due to the crowd and opened her

“Come here, Ray.”

Caden sensed that something was amiss, his eyes

your hands hidden behind

stepped back in surprise and retreated,

stumble, Alicia

the matter?” She felt his forehead as

pale.

reflected in his gaze, a sudden hostility took over, and

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