Chapter: 139

She wondered how Alicia had become so defiant post-divorce.

Previously, no matter how harshly she treated her, Alicia had remained silent.

As Georgia's face reddened with anger, Alicia offered a sly smile.

"Relax, Georgia. It's only a bit of dog mess. Thankfully, it didn't get in your mouth."

Alicia then gestured towards the pond. “Let's get you cleaned up."

The moment Alicia's hand met the water, she gasped.

Before Georgia could react, Alicia seized her arm and hurled her into the pond.

At nearly forty, Georgia's lack of agility and inability to swim caused her to thrash about in a frenzy.

Alicia, feigning concern, called out, “Are you alright, Georgia? Can you manage?"

Though she sounded worried, Alicia watched impassively, arms crossed, as the drama unfolded.

It was only when Shelia and a group arrived that they managed to rescue Georgia.

Terrified, Georgia clambered out, still screaming for help. “Help, Mrs. Yates, help!"

Shelia reprimanded her sharply. "Stop being such a crybaby!"

Stunned by Shelia's harsh words, Georgia regained her composure, wiped her face, and shuddered. "Mrs. Yates, I can't swim. I nearly drowned."

Shelia responded sternly, “That little pond could drown you? Why didn't you just die in there?"

"Mr. Yates, I mean it!" Georgia insisted.

Georgia gestured toward the pond, about to voice her complaint, but stopped short when she noticed Alicia standing in water that barely reached her knees.

Georgia found herself at a loss for words.

Someone chuckled.

Shelia whirled around, her fury mounting, and snapped, "Is that funny?"

In the very next moment, Shelia was taken aback.

Unseen until now, Caden was observing the scene from a short distance, amused by the spectacle.

Shelia quickly softened her tone upon recognizing him. "Oh, it's you, Caden. I mistook you for a servant and spoke too harshly. Please, don't take it to heart."

Caden paid no heed to her, instead focusing his attention on Alicia.

Alicia had just climbed out of the pond.

His gaze was intense, a subtle smile playing on his Lips.

Feeling his stare, Alicia looked down and noticed her wet dress clinging to her figure.

She tried to adjust the hem of her dress awkwardly.

Although the fabric wasn't see-through, her dress loosened slightly after a few shakes but clung to her again quickly.

Dark clouds loomed overhead, and strong winds made Alicia shiver and sneeze.