Chapter 916:
“Corey,” Gerry replied.
“Did Corey force him?” Alicia pressed.
Gerry fell silent.
Alicia realized the truth. In Caden’s own territory of Warrington, Corey couldn’t have forced him. Caden had chosen to drink of his own volition.
Shifting uneasily under Alicia’s intense scrutiny, Gerry stammered, “I… I’ll go check on Caden.”
Alicia had one more question. “Why did you suddenly ask me to come out tonight?”
Before Gerry could respond, Alicia answered for him, “Was it arranged by Caden?”
Gerry sighed. “Caden must still be troubled by your car incident from years ago. That’s why he drank with Corey. You shouldn’t hold him responsible for everything.”
Alicia responded with a cold laugh. “What right do I have to blame him?”
Gerry attempted to clarify. “I’m sorry, I didn’t mean it that way.”
Alicia said nothing further and turned to leave.
Seeing her departure, Gerry became alarmed and said, “Alicia, where are you going?”
Alicia said calmly, “I’m going home. If Caden wakes up, call me. If he dies, I won’t miss his funeral.”
Gerry was stunned by her coldness. “I know you’re angry, but at least wait until Caden wakes up. What if his condition worsens?”
Alicia shook off Gerry’s hand without a second glance and walked away.
The following morning, Caden gradually regained consciousness. The anesthesia had worn off, leaving him in excruciating pain and unable to move.
Gerry sat by Caden’s bedside, his dark circles so prominent that they overshadowed his weary eyes. Caden forced himself to speak through the haze of pain. “Why are you here?”
Gerry sighed weakly. “You had surgery. The doctor called Alicia, and I came with her.”
Caden’s chest tightened at the mention of her name. “Did she know I drank?” he asked, his voice hoarse.
Gerry rolled his eyes. “Of course, Alicia did. You brought this on yourself. She was so furious that nothing could hold her back.”
Caden clicked his tongue, frustrated. The slightest movement tugged at his wounds, making him gasp for air.
Gerry shook his head. “You knew you couldn’t drink, yet you still went ahead and drowned yourself in liquor. It’s understandable for her to be upset.”
Caden sighed, realizing how badly he had miscalculated. “Who would’ve thought it would get this serious?” Back when Caden accepted Corey’s challenge, he had thought he could tough it out. But now, it was clear his recklessness had taken a toll. Worse, Alicia probably wouldn’t speak to him for days, if not weeks.noveldrama
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