Chapter 1026:

“Yes, I threw it out,” Alicia nodded.

She then headed toward the kitchen. “Don’t worry. It’s not too messy. I can still retrieve it for you.”

Caden was stunned. Expecting a joke, he was taken aback when she actually returned with the breakfast. Expressionless, Caden said, “Thanks, but you really didn’t have to do that.”

Alicia fought back a chuckle. “Go on and eat. It’s probably cleaner than bird droppings, right?”

Caden gave her a piercing look.

Alicia inwardly chuckled, recalling the earlier incident of him being splattered by bird droppings, though she kept her composure. “Just kidding. I didn’t throw it away. I thought you weren’t eating, so I put it in the microwave.”

the warmth still lingered. Emotion washed over him as he ate with

his meal, he realized Alicia had

at the hospital with gifts for Gemma. Despite her weakness, Gemma’s spirits visibly lifted upon seeing Alicia, though her pale complexion

informed Gemma about the artificial heart. Alicia was there to reassure her. “The surgery is scheduled in Warrington. I’ve secured the top cardiac specialist

her voice wavering. “Thank you, Alicia. I hate that

affectionately, smiling gently. “What

“Ms. Bennett, Mr.

forward, there was much to organize. Not wanting to delay, Alicia excused herself to join Caden. She found

Alicia asked, “Are you keeping such a close watch because you’re worried I might

expression clouded over. He knew her comment was sparked by frustration, but it still unsettled him. Trying to justify himself, he replied stiffly, “I’m not following you.

did

to show a sudden act of

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