Chapter 929:

Shaking off these thoughts, Caden rose to look around Alicia’s apartment.

The apartment, covering about a hundred square meters, was sparsely furnished yet exuded a simple elegance, alive with a vibrant energy. It was evident she frequented this place, as signs of her daily activities like eating and sleeping were apparent.

The household items, mostly set for one, underscored her solitary lifestyle, leaving no room for doubt.

This realization brought Caden both comfort and sorrow. Two years of mutual torment from afar—all his doing.

As Caden sat by the window, lost in thought, a call from Hank disrupted the silence.

The connection was poor initially, Hank’s voice breaking up before it cleared. “Mr. Ward, is now a good time to talk?”

“Go ahead,” Caden responded.

and suffered a

to stay composed, Hank’s words struck him

numb and immediately stood up

your return before proceeding,” Hank

hurried back to the hospital without a

arrival, Hank updated Caden that Ciara had already been operated on and was

open, Hank cautioned, “Mr.

please, take a moment to steady yourself.” Caden snapped, “Enough with

his

drawn around Ciara’s bed, concealing her. The room was ominously quiet. As Caden approached, he suddenly faltered, losing his

been away from home since he was nine, raised by Ciara ever since. She had loved him, taught him, and supported him, her gentle affection permeating every cell. The thought of losing her was unbearable. After a heavy pause, Caden finally reached out to draw

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