Chapter 1025:

Caden wasn’t asleep at all. He heard every sound Alicia made, each movement filled with her usual grace. When she covered him, her gentle presence was unmistakable. He could feel the faint brush of her long hair against him, carrying its delicate fragrance. For a fleeting moment, he almost reached out to grab her hand, longing to press a kiss to her soft skin.

But Alicia, oblivious to his inner turmoil, turned and made her way to the kitchen to prepare a simple breakfast.

The enticing aroma soon filled the air, stirring Caden’s senses. He opened his eyes and turned his gaze toward her, captivated by her slender figure moving with quiet efficiency in the kitchen.

Before he could look away, Alicia emerged with a plate in hand, catching him off guard.

Caden quickly shifted his eyes, feigning nonchalance.

“Awake?” Alicia asked.

Caden knew the game was up. There was no use pretending anymore. He grunted in response.

you’re awake, come and eat,” Alicia said,

leap. A smirk played at his lips as he replied, “I must be dreaming. You’re actually

it. This is just repayment for last night’s dessert. If you

leaned back on the sofa, deciding against taking her up on the offer. Instead, he turned his gaze toward the window, where the

of birds created a serene backdrop, too

hands behind his head, savoring the tranquility. The world felt strangely still, as if

bird dropping landed

was so furious that he felt like he could demolish

as he headed for a shower. He didn’t reappear until after Alicia had finished her breakfast,

foul expression. “Did you use sandpaper on

face grew even darker with irritation. Approaching the cleared

arched an eyebrow. “I thought

did I

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