Chapter: 206

Fortunately, there wasn't much soup. There was just one bowl of it.

It wouldn't take him long to finish it.

As Alicia gazed at the fragrant pear soup, regret washed over her.

Truthfully, preparing this cough-relieving soup hadn't been in her original plans.

She merely felt sympathy for him, knowing he had a cold and no one to look after him.

Her intention was to show him a bit of kindness, even if just for a moment.

Now it felt like she was inviting trouble.

The more she tried to care for Caden, the worse his attitude became.

With determination, Alicia brought the soup over, scooped up a spoonful, and awkwardly held it out to his mouth.

“Open up," she instructed.

Caden remarked, "You look like a wicked maid tormenting an elderly disabled person."

Alicia countered, "If you were really disabled, I'd just become a male caregiver."

“Why would you do that? Are you planning to beat me up?"

“No, I'd just whip it out and pee in your mouth.”

This time, he was left speechless.

“Where did she pick up such insults? She really lacks manners," he thought.

With time running short, Alicia pushed the spoon closer to his mouth.

"Just eat it."

Caden sighed. "Is this how you feed someone? What happened to your so-called politeness? I thought you took lessons for that."

"I learned that for Joshua. What does it have to do with you?" asked Alicia.

Caden's expression darkened.

“Oh, of course. He's your beloved man," he stated in a grim voice.

This time, she held her tongue.

"So, is Joshua the reason you want information on Randolph? That information won't benefit him at all," Caden added.

Alicia looked into his eyes, feeling her heart race.

She sensed a hint of irritation in Caden, but she couldn't quite pinpoint it.

Acting as though she knew nothing, she responded deliberately, “I'm just concerned that Randolph might use it to threaten Joshua. I want to help him navigate these issues."

After she spoke, a wave of guilt washed over her as she studied Caden's expression.

She understood that their relationship was strained, and helping Joshua would likely cause Caden to resent her as well.

As she had anticipated, his mood became even worse.