Chapter: 266
The Caden standing before her didn't resemble the one from her dream.
He looked older and more serious. His eyes showed something she couldn't quite understand.
Her thoughts were scattered as she reached for his hand. "Caden.."
Caden stopped but quickly brushed her hand away, showing no hesitation.
Alicia froze in shock. She wanted to speak, but the words wouldn't come.
This wasn't a dream anymore.
This was reality.
Here, Caden was irritable, unpredictable, and quick to anger.
He wasn't the same as the pitiable figure in her dream.
“Is she conscious?" someone asked, leaning closer.
Alicia remained dazed.
She slowly turned her head and realized that, besides Caden, a group of others had gathered.
The wealthy ladies were there to check on her.
Each of them wore a different expression, but none of them seemed concerned. They were only here for the spectacle.
The person who spoke was Rachel.
She was one of the pretenders.
Caden wiped the water from his clothes and spoke with no emotion.
“Do whatever you want."
Thereafter, he walked away.
Alicia didn't expect Caden to act so distant, and it left her confused.
“What the hell is the matter with him?" she wondered. "I'm already in a terrible state, and he's still being so petulant? What the fuck is wrong with him?" she cursed internally.
Rachel immediately called for an ambulance.
She walked over to the bed with a concerned expression. "Ms. Bennett, are you alright?"
Alicia remembered what happened before she passed out and pulled away from Rachel's hand.
Upon noticing this, Rachel softened her tone. "Don't worry. I'll make sure those kids are punished. You won't suffer for nothing."
Alicia's face stayed blank. "Please go. I need some time alone."
Rachel hesitated. "The ambulance is on its way. Should we contact Mr. Yates?"
Alicia snapped. "Why would you?"
Rachel still seemed concerned. “I know you're divorced, and you're no longer his wife. But after something like this, it's only right for him to come and check on you."
"No need Alicia spoke with a hoarse voice, filled with anger and anxiety. "Don't call him."