Chapter 921:

The elevator finally arrived, and as the doors slid open, Alicia was startled to see Ciara.

“Ciara?” Alicia greeted her, forcing a smile.

Ciara, supported by Jasmine to prevent her from stumbling, grabbed Alicia’s hand anxiously. “What trouble has that rascal Caden gotten into this time?” Half a month ago, Caden had lied to Ciara about going on a business trip, but the truth eventually came out.

Alicia steadied Ciara and reassured her gently. “It’s nothing serious, just a stomach issue.”

“If it’s nothing, why has he been hospitalized for so long?” Ciara pressed, her face full of worry. “Alicia, don’t hide anything from me. What’s really wrong with him?”

Alicia hesitated momentarily and then said flatly, “Really, Ciara, it’s nothing. I just saw him. He’s busy flirting with a pretty nurse. He seems to be living quite comfortably.”

who had been on the verge of tears, now looked bewildered by

she couldn’t muster a smile. She pulled a long face. “I’m running late. Take care of yourself, Ciara,” she said, glancing at her watch. Alicia stepped into the

Once she confirmed he was fine, Alicia’s words began to replay in her mind. Could Caden really be

shared the same thought but couldn’t entirely dismiss the idea. “Ms. Bennett didn’t look like she was lying. If anything,

single and failing to

voice laced with exasperation. “Could Caden

must be the case, feeling no wonder Caden

“Maybe I should make a plan

dear, what are you planning

was finished, she went to see Gemma. Though Corey had painted a grim picture, Gemma’s situation wasn’t as

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