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Alicia looked away and continued rubbing her forehead, preferring not to engage Joshua in conversation.
Joshua gently pulled her to his side, trying to keep sdistance from Caden.
He greeted Caden in a polite but distant tone. “Caden.”
Alicia discreetly moved her hand away, wiping the area of her dress where Joshua had touched it.
Caden responded with a slight curl of his lips, his casual acknowledgment.
Joshua then asked, “You are always so busy. How did you manage to bring Alice here today?”
Caden replied nonchalantly, “It was just a chance encounter.”
“Quite a coincidence, isn't it?” Joshua commented, his tone still dripping with hostility.
Caden let out a soft chuckle.
"If you're intrigued by the coincidence, maybe you should ask your ex-wife," | suggested.
This left Alicia speechless, as Caden's insinuation seemed to hint at a romance.
Wasn't Caden the one who offered to take her?
Joshua's intense gaze made Alicia uncomfortable, so she decided to use a tactic from the book.
“I was walking too fast and accidentally bumped into Caden,” she explained quietly, her hand still on her
forehead. Feeling overwhelmed, she added, “I feel a little dizzy. Can | cin and rest for a while?”
Joshua pushed his hand away, revealing a red mark on his forehead.
Alice was not usually so accommodating, but she did not resist.
Joshua preferred not to inquire further at that moment. “Go rest in my room. “I'll csee you later.”
Reluctantly, Alice questioned the wisdom of resting in her room.
“Is it really okay forto be in your room?” he asked, his expression worried. “What if Miss Green finds out?”
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt"He's not here today," Joshua reassured her.
"But someone might see it," Alice insisted, still undecided.
Joshua confidently reassured her, “With my permission, no one will dare to gossip.”
He gently guided Alice by the shoulders inside. “Proceed, | need to discuss sthings with...”
Alice pressed her lips together but reluctantly pulled away.
Joshua then turned to face Caden, a rare moment given that they usually avoided each other. “Do you have any
interest in Alicia?”
Caden responded with a disdainful scoff. “What makes you think that?”
Joshua's frustration was palpable as he clenched his fists. “You two have always been at odds. Why did you help
her at the police station yesterday?”
Caden walked into the living room, explaining, “She’s an old classmate. | was just helping her out. Is there a
problem with that?”
Not satisfied, Joshua persisted, following Caden.
"This isn't just about old-school ties, is it?"
His tone was accusatory.
Caden settled into a chair in the side room, crossing his legs, and smiled at Joshua.
“You seem pretty touchy,” Caden commented, then added provocatively, “Does it bother you to think there
might be something going on betweenand your ex-wife?”
Joshua's expression instantly darkened.
"Caden, you're crossing the line."
Caden, ever unfazed, replied, “Just one question. “Why so defensive?”
Joshua balled his hands into fists, his usual indifference towards women eclipsed by the recent changes in Alicia's
behavior.
The idea of Caden accompanying Alicia to the station, of them arriving together today, of them exchanging
glances... it all unsettled him deeply. “Alicia is withnow,” Joshua said firmly, standing tall. “You should keep
sdistance from her,” he advised.
Caden's laugh was hollow, the amusement not reaching his eyes.
"You divorced your ex, got engaged to the Green family heiress, and now you're back with your ex. What a web
you've woven."
Joshua kept his composure and calmly replied, “Alicia hasn't been able to move on. She has lovedfor years. It
would be cruel to ignore that.”
Caden commented: “Looks like Alice still has a few tricks up her sleeve to keep your attention.”
Joshua's expression tightened, his denial evident.
"| just feel sorry for her," he confessed.
“So you really care about Lilliana?”
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Meanwhile, the outside area was bustling with activity. With his responsibilities at hand, Joshua left, his
expression grave.
On a nearby table, there was a variety of fruits. Caden casually picked a mangosteen.
As he opened it, Alice sat down beside him.
“Where did you cfrom?” Caden asked, looking around.
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