Chapter 863:
Alicia blurted out, “So much for your promises.”
Caden remained silent.
Caden tightened his grip around Alicia.
“I take my promises seriously, but today has slipped away. We’ll begin anew tomorrow.”
Alicia let out a scornful laugh. She was aware of his underlying motives, but instead of rejecting him, she merely turned away.
Caden enveloped her from behind.
Yawning widely, Alicia felt her eyelids beginning to droop. “I thought you were gone for good when you stormed out earlier, just as I was about to shower.”
“I needed to take out the trash,” Caden explained. “Your maid is very experienced; I didn’t want an awkward encounter if she saw me later. And did you feel relief or disappointment when I left?” he inquired.
Before she could answer, he cut her off and said, “Actually, never mind. I’d rather not know.”
Rolling her eyes, Alicia felt her fatigue deepen.
Though she yearned for sleep, his closeness was unsettling, especially with something pressing against her. She shifted her hips slightly.
Noticing this, Caden adjusted his position.
“It’s been unruly lately. Is it too much to ask for some understanding?” His tone was serious, yet the comment felt inappropriate.
Alicia exhaled slowly. “The bed is spacious enough. There’s no need to cling so tightly.”
“How am I supposed to sleep without holding you?” he countered.
Realizing that his approach was off, he softened. “I’m the one restless, needing to hold you.”
Raising an eyebrow, Alicia responded, “If you can’t be gentle, perhaps you shouldn’t try at all. It just unnerves me.”
Caden fell silent.
A moment later, Alicia added, “Could you give it a rest? It’s pressing on me, and it’s very uncomfortable.”
Caden swallowed hard.noveldrama
“I can’t control it.”
“Then let me be, or better yet, get rid of it!” she snapped.
Caden quietly adjusted his position again.
For Ray’s birthday, Alicia had intended to buy a gift and ask Caden to deliver it until Ray contacted her directly, inviting her to the celebration.
“Alicia, I may have upset you previously due to some misunderstandings. Would you visit me? I miss you,” he said earnestly.
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