Chapter 859:
Caden, ignoring her plea, fixed his dark eyes on her intently. “Have you used it?”
Annoyed, Alicia shot back, “What business is it of yours?” Caden tightened his grip on her wrist, pulling her closer as he bombarded her with questions. “Did you use it in Xada? Were you careless with your things just like this? Did Corey ever see it?”
His questions hit her like a tidal wave. Feeling dominated by his presence, Alicia found her breath growing uneven. She almost snapped back that she didn’t live with Corey, so how could he have seen anything? But she restrained herself, clenching her teeth. “Caden, for the last time, let go!” Her anger made her formidable. Her eyes, usually soft, sharpened menacingly.
Yet to Caden, this was akin to her being playful. He quickly pieced things together. Seeing Alicia’s flushed ears and sensing the jealousy and fear fading from his heart, he stared into her eyes, his gaze clearing.
“You haven’t used it,” he said.
Alicia, feeling exposed, struggled even more. “What do you know? Are you spying on me? I’ve used it a hundred times!”
Caden challenged, “If you really used it, why would you need to see a psychologist?”
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Caught between embarrassment and rage, Alicia felt the pain of his grip fueling her anger. “Caden, we’re over. What right do you have to question my personal matters?”
Suddenly, the room fell eerily quiet. Caden gazed down at her, his expression unreadable.
Alicia’s anger found a voice, and her words cut deeper. “Do you think your coercive tactics are clever? Do you think I still harbor the same feelings for you, that I can’t live without you? What you did at the hospital — I truly despise you for it. Sure, it felt good, but under those circumstances, any man could have elicited a reaction from me!”
Caden remained silent, but his grip on her hand tightened slightly.
Alicia stared at the floor, her resolve hardening to untangle their complex ties. “Stop imposing yourself on me. If you hadn’t forced me to return to Warrington, I’d prefer never to see you again!”
He said nothing for a long while.
Eventually, as though convincing himself, Caden slowly released her hand.
With a flick of her wrist, Alicia hurled the offending sex toy into the trash can, her action as forceful as if she were discarding Caden himself.
Even someone as unyielding as Caden should recognize when to retreat. He turned and exited.
As Alicia stepped into her bedroom, she heard the front door close. Her heart fluttered momentarily, but she quickly dismissed any lingering sentiment.
This separation was necessary. Otherwise, they risked falling back into their old patterns. Without pausing, Alicia headed for the shower, where the hot water began to calm her frazzled nerves. Just as she started to relax, the door burst open, shattering the tranquility.
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