Chapter 1104:

Alicia, still nestled against him, added, “Even though Corey’s been affected by Gemma’s situation, he should be supporting you. You’re working late every day. We haven’t shared a meal in ages. Talk to Corey tomorrow.”

“Caden?” She lifted her head, puzzled. “Did you hear me?”

Caden met her gaze. “After what happened to Gemma, Corey’s barely coping. He’s not ready to focus on work, especially not on the chips.” Alicia’s voice was laced with concern. “Why were you so quiet just now?” Alicia frowned. When did he become so easily distracted? Was he really that tired? She felt a pang of unease. Despite knowing how worn out he was, she had initiated intimacy earlier. Why had she been so demanding?

Caden’s gaze was intense, his eyes unreadable. “Did you enjoy it just now?”

Caught off guard by the sudden turn to such a personal topic, Alicia hesitated before responding, “Yes, I did.”

you enjoyed it, why

to be mindful of our surroundings. Plus, the chair

the heart

fixated on his initial difficulty, concerned there might be something wrong with him

his unease, Alicia tried to lighten the mood casually. “It’s normal to have off days, especially after such a busy

the more it bothered him. He

his chest and said earnestly, “Caden, really, it’s okay.

of offering comfort.” He couldn’t help but feel skeptical. Her delight when he had

her get

with thoughts about his brief issue. Meanwhile, Alicia discreetly sought advice on sexual health issues through an anonymous online forum, wondering if she might

hiding her phone, Alicia lied, “I’ve been having trouble sleeping, so I asked Monica

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