NovelOnlineChapter 797: After Corey had left, Alicia had quietly departed the maternity center as well. When Caden realized she wasn't there, he questioned the staff. A nurse, seemingly surprised, replied, "Ms. Bennett just left three minutes ago." Caden's expression darkened.
"Which direction did she go?" "Through the north gate," the nurse answered.
The maternity center had four exits, and the north gate was the least used, which explained why they hadn't crossed paths. Without hesitation, Caden hurried to his car and drove off in pursuit. Though he doubted he could catch up to her, he soon spotted her car on the road ahead. He recognized the route immediately—it was one he knew all too well.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtWhen Alicia's car finally pulled over, Caden parked a short distance away and watched her with a complex expression. She had returned to their former apartment. Standing alone in front of the familiar building, her oversized coat seemed to swallow her delicate frame, making her appear even more fragile.
Caden stepped out of his car quietly, his movements deliberate as he approached her from behind. Without a word, he reached for two bags from her car, lifting them effortlessly. Alicia paused at his presence but didn't turn around, nor did she object to his silent gesture of help.
Having been apart for a month, Caden eagerly scanned Alicia, his eyes searching for any sign of harm or distress. His gaze finally settled on her face.
"You haven't been eating well; you've lost too much weight,” he said, his voice raspy with concern.
Alicia responded with a faint "hmm." There was no bitterness, no anger in her tone. It was as if they had only had a minor disagreement. Yet, the more composed she seemed, the more unsettled Caden became. He found himself wishing she would yell at him, hit him, or curse him-anything but this silence that cut deeper than any words.
Once inside the apartment, Alicia's eyes instinctively sought out the dog bed.
"Cade is with the Hopkins family," Caden explained.
"Gerry has been looking after him because I haven't been able to cback lately." Alicia shifted her gaze away, her expression unreadable. She turned as if to leave, but Caden caught her wrist, stopping her in her tracks. In one swift motion, he pulled her into his embrace.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmTheir clothes felt cold against each other, and Caden hugged her so tightly that Alicia felt as though she might suffocate in the emptiness of his arms. She didn't resist, her usual defiance absent, replaced by an unsettling stillness.
"I'm sorry, Lucky," Caden whispered, his voice breaking.
"I'm so sorry." Alicia's hands slowly balled into fists. She had thought that a month apart would be long enough to harden her heart, to despise him to the point of indifference. Yet, now, in his arms, hearing his hoarse apologies, her heart shattered all over again, and the pain made it hard to breathe.
"Givea chance to make it right, please?" Caden pleaded his voice desperate.
"If I ever make such a foolish mistake again, I don't deserve to live is that okay, Ludky?"
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