Chapter 839:

“It’s not that I don’t want to help you, Miss Bennett. Actually, my car is currently in maintenance, and I can’t get another one on such short notice.”

“That’s fine. I’ll call the police and have Caden removed from the premises.”

Hank did his best to sound sorry and genuine, but his anxiety was bubbling to the surface. Deep down, he was terrified that Alicia would make good on her word.

Alicia had only been bluffing, of course. But when a moment stretched on without hearing anything from Hank, she sighed loudly and said, “Caden drank too much and is now suffering from gastric spasms.”

At least bring his medication over.”

“Damn it,” Hank muttered.

“Hang in there, Miss Bennett. I’m on my way.”

up, Caden was standing right in front of her. Startled, she flinched and instinctively inched away from him, but he only took advantage of her reaction to pin her down on the

to lift her leg, it was also restrained. Caden wrapped her tightly in

pretending,” he

was no longer resisting him, Caden buried his face in her hair. It had already been two years, but her scent remained the same. Caden breathed it

whispered, his voice thick

I know I made a huge mistake, and you have every right to hate me. But do you think you can

Alicia’s body gradually relaxed.

at the ceiling. Caden pulled back slightly and cupped the back of her head. He rested his forehead against hers and closed his eyes. Their breaths mingled with each other, blowing hot against their faces. The heat between them

brushed

well these

light, her vision slightly blurry from the thin sheen of unshed tears. No, she had not been doing well,

Caden’s gaze was clouded with despair as he swooped in and

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