Chapter 388:

“I will take him back to Joy Mansion, and afterward, I will make every effort to reach out to his family.”

Alicia agreed wholeheartedly, nodding her head in approval of the plan.

Ciara added, “I owe you my gratitude for today.

If anything were to happen to him, I wouldn’t know how to face his family with the news.

Alicia, it’s nearly lunchtime.

Why don’t you come back to Joy Mansion with me?”

Alicia found herself at a loss for words.

She understood exactly what Ciara was suggesting.

After all, she had already turned down Ciara’s invitations on several occasions.

Turning her down once more felt somewhat impolite.

After hesitating for a few seconds, she finally nodded in agreement.

“Okay.”

Ciara smiled warmly and said, “By the way, Alicia, have you heard any news about Jerald?”

Alicia felt her heart tighten in response.

“What happened to him?”

He was involved in a car accident last night and is now disabled,” Ciara sighed heavily.

“Caden has experienced the bitter moments, and now he is finally embracing the sweetness of life.”

Alicia clenched her fingers slightly, a whirlwind of complex emotions surging within her.

Ciara was right; after enduring so much suffering, Caden had finally achieved what he had longed for.

It should have been a day filled with joy for him, but they had just had a heated argument.

He was probably filled with rage at that very moment.

After a brief visit to the gallery, Alicia made her way to Joy Mansion alone before noon.

She brought with her a box of homemade pastries and gently set it down on the living room table.

The door to the side room was slightly open, and she overheard Ciara’s soft voice.

“I finally managed to bring Alicia here, and now you’re telling me you’re not planning to come back? What’s going on with you, you little brat?”

Alicia immediately realized that Ciara was calling Caden.

It seemed like he wouldn’t be returning for lunch.

He likely didn’t want to see her, especially since she had been quite harsh earlier.

Given his temperament, it was understandable that he would avoid facing her.

She actually felt a sense of relief and took a seat off to the side.

After some time, Ciara emerged, clearly distressed.

Alicia greeted her with a smile.

“Mrs.

Ward.”

She then stood and opened a box.

“I made some light desserts myself.

They have low sugar.

Please try them and see if they suit your taste.”

Ciara’s frustration eased somewhat upon seeing Alicia’s thoughtful gesture.

“Forget it.

It’s Caden’s loss for not coming back,” Ciara thought.Belonging to .

Ciara sampled one and couldn’t resist complimenting, “You really have a talent for this, Alicia.

They’re delicately sweet, fragrant, and the texture is just right.”

Alicia blushed modestly.

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