Chapter 935:
Caden opened the door to Alicia, who asked quietly, “Is Ciara asleep? Jolie is busy, but it’s time for Ciara’s medication.”
Caden took her hand, shaking his head. “No, she’s not.” Alicia, sensing the sadness in his voice and the somberness on his face, realized he was troubled. She did not withdraw her hand but followed him to Ciara’s bedside.
Ciara greeted them with a smile. “Alicia, thank you for all your effort.”
Alicia shook her head and fed Ciara the medicine. Watching their tender interaction, Ciara smiled contentedly. “It’s good to see you’ve forgiven Caden. My biggest concern has always been his immaturity, which keeps me worried.”
Alicia opened her mouth to respond, but seeing the hope in Ciara’s eyes, she simply offered a gentle smile. Ciara continued, “Even though I’m ill, I can still stand up for you. If Caden ever bullies you again, just tell me, and I’ll give him a piece of my mind.”
Alicia said, “Actually, Caden and I…”
Suddenly, Ciara started breathing heavily and coughed. Alicia gently patted her back.
After a prolonged struggle to catch her breath, Ciara, looking pale, asked, “Alicia, what was it that you wanted to say? What’s happening between you and Caden?”
Caden quickly stepped in and said, “Alicia and I are doing just fine. You don’t need to worry. Just focus on getting better.”
Alicia lowered her gaze.
Ciara grasped Alicia’s hand tightly. “Alicia, don’t let my condition weigh on you. If you’re upset with Caden or if you don’t like him anymore, you have to tell me. I promise he won’t trouble you.”
Alicia struggled to find the right words and finally reassured her. “No, Ciara, Caden and I are really fine.”
Caden gently pulled Alicia’s hand back from Ciara’s grip and said to Ciara, “Grandma, you should rest early. We won’t take up any more of your time.”
As Caden spoke, he intertwined his fingers with Alicia’s and pulled her closer into his embrace.
Not wanting Ciara to suspect anything, Alicia played along with his act.
Ciara, clearly pleased, closed her eyes to rest.
Once they were out of the room, Caden immediately let go of Alicia’s hand without her needing to say a word.
Alicia glanced at him, noting how calm he appeared.
Caden said, “My grandma’s health hasn’t been great. I need you to keep pretending for a little while. I appreciate your help in advance.”
Alicia blinked, taken by surprise. She had expected him to use this as an excuse to cling to her, but his tone was polite, almost distant, as though he were a completely different person.
When she didn’t reply, Caden asked again, his voice steady, “Do you have any objections? If this makes you uncomfortable, I won’t force it.”
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