Chapter 1057:
Surprised, Alicia lifted her blindfold. “Oh? It’s you, husband?”
At her words, Caden realized he had fallen for her ruse. She hadn’t been convincing.
Caden stepped into the bathtub. Alicia couldn’t suppress her giggles.
Caden scowled. “You still dare to laugh?”
Hanging on his arm, Alicia played up her charm. “I wanted to surprise you. Who knew you’d take it to heart?”
His heart still racing, Caden replied sternly, “Don’t surprise me like this again.”
Noticing his genuine distress, Alicia pouted. “Alright, I’ll stop. I’m heading back to the office.”
Caden caught her arm, pulling her back. “You’re going back to the office? Get ready for a showdown. We’re settling this today.”
Caden’s harshness extended beyond his words to his demeanor, revealing a ruthless streak. However, excessive harshness could lead to unintended consequences. After a tense intimate encounter, Alicia suffered a sudden back strain, unable to cope with the stress.
Caden’s desire evaporated. He promptly fetched some medicine.
Alicia, face buried in a pillow, wept uncontrollably on the bed. Her tears softened Caden’s harsh resolve. He soothed and massaged her, careful not to repeat his earlier severity.
Once Caden was certain the issue wasn’t severe, he applied the medication and tended to her sore spots for over thirty minutes. “Feeling any better?” he asked, glancing at her.
Alicia, silent, lifted her head. Her eyes were red, her gaze filled with resentment, and the pillow was damp.
At that silence, her silence spoke volumes, and Caden knew he was at fault. He gentled his touch. “Let me keep massaging.”
Alicia remained prone, hiding a sly smile from Caden. Though Caden was no trained masseur, he had honed his skills through frequent sessions with Alicia. Alicia soon relaxed into the massage. “Massage my shoulders too,” she said.
As Caden’s hands moved up, he asked, “Does your back still hurt?”
Alicia muttered, “It doesn’t hurt anymore, but I can’t move.”noveldrama
Caden hesitated. How could she know without attempting to move?
Suspicious, he cautiously explored her waist, inch by inch.
“Does this hurt?”
“A little,” she replied with her eyes shut.
Caden moved to another spot. “And here?”
“No.”
“Ouch, yes!”
Caden suppressed a chuckle. She was pretending. The areas she claimed were painful didn’t align. He continued massaging gently. “Then it seems you really can’t move.”
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