Chapter: 1275

She lay on the bed, caught between belief and skepticism, her eyes fixed on the door.

But soon, her eyelids grew heavy. Despite her exhaustion, a persistent ringing in her ears kept sleep at bay.

After struggling to find sleep for a while, she was just beginning to feel a bit sleepy when the sound of the door creaking open shook her awake.

Alicia's eyes flew open, wide with surprise.

She watched as Caden silently entered the room.