Chapter: 114

After all, who would ever suspect that she and Caden had slept together?

Alicia took another bite of her meal.

But for some reason, the food didn't taste as good anymore.

The plate of food was steaming, but a strange chill went down her spine.

She had the odd feeling that someone was watching her.

When she turned to check, her eyes landed on a familiar figure standing by the door of a private room.

Tt was Joshua.

The recognition was immediate. He hadn't changed much physically, but something about him felt different.

His eyes carried a strange mix of resentment and Longing.

It was a contradiction she'd never seen in him before.

Memories of the past came rushing back, but the things he had done over the years had eroded any feelings she once had. She didn't linger on him. With a calm, detached expression, she turned back to her plate and resumed eating.

Joshua had stepped out to grab something.

Joshua walked past the area and first noticed Monica, causing him to pause for a moment before his eyes landed on Alicia.

Alicia looked exactly the same as before, showing no signs of change.

However, the way she looked at him had grown much colder than before.

There was a clear sense of disdain in her expression.

In response, Joshua gave a subtle smirk.

He quickly turned his attention away and headed back to his room without another word.

Inside his room, Lilliana was seated comfortably.

She was dealing with some intense pregnancy cravings and had requested something particularly flavorful to eat. After consuming a large meal and feeling extremely thirsty, Joshua had just stepped out to bring her favorite drink.

Lilliana immediately noticed the slight shift in Joshua's behavior.

"Are you alright?" she asked. “Did you encounter someone you recognize?"

Joshua glanced downward. "No."

Since the incident, Lilliana had become more vigilant and mistrustful.

Her actions started to become unpredictable as well.

He felt exhausted from trying to manage her suspicions and preferred to keep her away from Alicia.

Nevertheless, Lilliana's sharp instincts kept her on edge.

“Have you seen Alicia around?" she asked bluntly.

Joshua responded with a frown, "Stop making things harder for yourself."

Convinced he was hiding something, Lilliana countered, "Just answer me. Why are you so evasive? After everything that's happened, are you still thinking about her?"