Chapter: 1228

Two years had passed, and it felt like an eternity. He couldn't bring himself to blink, as if he wanted to consume her with his gaze, but feared that his intense stare might unravel her completely.

Alicia settled into the chair beside him without a word.

She didn't bother reading through the contract; instead, she picked up the pen and signed it with swift precision.

Once finished, she handed the document to Caden.

Caden's hand shot out, gripping her wrist, and in one fluid motion, he pulled her into his arms.