Chapter 917:

Feeling defeated, Caden closed his eyes, his expression bleak.

Gerry leaned forward, trying to understand. “Of all the ways to deal with Corey, why did you choose to drink with him?”

Caden’s voice was weary. “Leave me alone. I want to rest.” Relieved that Caden was awake, Gerry stood and stretched with a yawn. “I’ll let Alicia know you’re okay.”

Caden instructed, “Don’t tell my grandma.”

“As if I’d need reminding,” Gerry retorted.

Gerry dialed Alicia’s number and put the call on speaker for Caden to hear.

moment Alicia picked up, her cold voice came through. “Is

at Caden, unsure how to respond. “Not sure if he’s dead or alive. Want

was a pause before Alicia replied icily,

call left an

her words weren’t exactly kind, but at least

withering look. “No one will think you’re mute

leaving the hospital, Gerry took it upon himself to give Alicia detailed updates on Caden’s condition. He painted a grim picture—Caden couldn’t

her indifference, she privately sought advice from multiple doctors, discussing

She ensured his meals were closely monitored and checked his progress daily. Yet, she never once visited

the curtain, observing him from a distance. He looked much

a month ago, her anger had kept her awake at night. But now, seeing his pale

turned to go, Caden’s eyes fluttered open, startling her. Caught off guard, she froze, momentarily forgetting

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