Chapter: 1142

She knew he was counting on her soft spot for him.

"No. If you insist on taking me, I can't stop you. But the doctor said I shouldn't get too emotional."

Caden's gaze held hers, the weight of her words hitting him, until he finally conceded with a quiet, “Alright.”

That single word cut through her heart.

He had never relented like this before. To change so drastically in such a short time, he must have endured more than Alicia knew.