Chapter: 120

Lilliana and Joshua would not make things easy for her.

Thus, she realized she needed to confront her fears head-on.

Caden scoffed, "Given your size, how do you intend to gather that evidence?"

Alicia was left momentarily speechless.

Caden, with a hidden agenda, suggested, “If you play your cards right, there is someone who could assist you."

Just then, footsteps echoed from the doorway.

Alicia glanced up to see Joshua entering.

His gaze darkened as he looked her way.

Alicia understood the implication in his eyes. An idea for self- preservation began to take shape in her mind, though it felt perilous.

She remained fixated on Joshua, lost in thought for what felt Like an eternity.

Caden noticed her shift in attention.

He smiled and said, “I will give you two some privacy then."

Alicia was caught off guard. She felt the urge to explain herself, but after considering it, she chose not to.

Why should she feel the need to justify herself to Caden?

He could form whatever opinion he desired.

As Caden departed, Alicia felt a subtle chill wash over her.

It was a sensation she recognized well.

In the past, whenever they had argued and she had shot him a look of disdain, he would respond in kind.

He would regard her with contempt.

He harbored disdain for her perceived foolishness.

Moments later, Joshua approached her.

He was as arrogant as ever.

It had been some time since their last encounter, and he seemed to have developed an even greater air of superiority.

He looked down at her, as if he considered himself her savior.

Alicia felt a wave of revulsion. She quickly packed up the medical kit and handed it back to the officer.

Joshua said, “Alicia, allow me to take you home."

She firmly replied, “No need."

As she exited the police station, Joshua walked closely beside her.

Not far ahead, the group of drunks from earlier, who had been fined, loitered, watching her with predatory eyes.

Joshua's tone turned icy. "They were just looking to tease you. Why did you have to escalate things by calling the police? You gave them no other option."