Chapter 954:

A chuckle escaped Ellis as he exhaled smoke, his eyes shimmering with a mix of amusement and confidence.

“Get some rest. I’ll leave you be,” Caden said.

After Caden left, Ellis stubbed out his cigarette halfway. He then returned to the room to rinse his mouth and lay down again.

Jaida, half-asleep, asked, “Is someone here?”

“Yes, Mr. Ward stopped by,” Ellis responded.

Jaida noticed the amusement in his voice and opened her eyes wider. “You seem quite fond of him.”

Ellis maintained his smile. “It’s not fondness, but he does strike a familiar chord. I suspect our paths will cross often.”

moment stood out. “When his fiancée held Brysen’s son, she was

daughter,

you know?” Jaida was taken

mentioned

wary of me. We might end up being in-laws with

left

warmth of Caden’s body. She rolled over to find him staring into space. “Why aren’t you asleep yet?” she

gently. “I just can’t seem to

restlessness, sliding her hand across his stomach. “In need

tone steady. “No, it’s not that. I’m preoccupied

to place Ellis, Alicia asked, “Why are you thinking

mind all night and still can’t pin down why

Alicia had no response.

his surgery, Caden whisked Alicia away to Sowell for a day of fun. They indulged in spicy food, which left Caden with

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