Chapter 994:

In the ambulance, Corey managed to open his eyes and signal to Pierre.

Understanding what Corey wanted to do but feeling apprehensive, Pierre hesitated. “Mr. Ward is tough to handle. I might not manage it alone.”

Corey shook his head, trying to convey another message.

Pierre leaned in closer. “What did you say, Mr. Hampton?” Weakly, Corey responded, “Make sure no one sees the footage from that dog pen.”

Corey’s concern wasn’t about surviving the ambulance ride. It was that Caden must never see him in such a compromised position, especially not being bitten on the backside by dogs. Absolutely not.

As dusk fell, Caden accompanied Alicia to the town’s most celebrated restaurant.

back to the once-vibrant Ward Mansion, which had grown silent

doors, they were welcomed by a subtle floral scent. Fresh lilies, vibrant and well-cared-for by the afternoon’s attentive staff, contrasted with the pristine condition

in her surroundings. Everything was new to her, yet this mansion had

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rare tenderness. Her heart

minimalism, Alicia was surprised to find his room resembled a library. Bookshelves lined the walls, and a solitary desk by the window offered views of the verdant spring outside. Alicia perused the books: one wall held school textbooks and study materials, another technical resources from his professional life. Each book bore marks

his studies, her eyes growing tender. It became clear that geniuses like him worked

trophies and machine parts Caden had designed, each item a milestone of his achievements. Moved by the tangible evidence of his journey, Alicia remained

tears, Caden smiled softly and brushed them away. “Why cry?

“Studying is tough, and being consistently on

childhood, burdened with constant pressure, endless memorization, complex problems, lack of sleep, unpalatable supplements, and the emotional leverage wielded by her parents. Because she had experienced similar pressures, she felt a

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