Chapter: 284

His mood changed, and he decided to wrap up the discussion at hand.

“We'll pick this up tomorrow," he said, rising from his chair. He grabbed his coat and added, “We're done for the day."

Hank rubbed his tired eyes as he followed behind. “It's quite late, sir. You haven't had dinner yet. Would you like me to order something for you?"

Thereafter, Caden got into the driver's seat.

"Don't bother. I'll have dinner at home."

Hank stood beside the car, confused. "You're cooking tonight?"

Caden glanced at him briefly. "Someone's making dinner for me."

Hank's eyes widened. "Did you hire a chef, Mr. Ward?" He quickly ran towards the passenger door and asked, "Can I join you for dinner?"

Before Hank could reach the handle, Caden drove off, leaving him behind.

Hank watched in disbelief, completely stunned.

Who exactly was this mysterious cook?

Alicia leaned against the wall, trying to steady herself. Just as she felt her knees weakening and prepared to crouch, the elevator doors opened, revealing Caden stepping out.

Upon seeing him, she got up and looked at him.

The corridor Lights were bright, but the wind flowing through carried a biting chill. He noticed her reddened eyes were clear and focused despite the cold.

Before he could ask a question, Alicia stated, "I haven't been waiting long. It took me half an hour to get groceries, and then I saw your message about coming back."

Caden did a quick calculation. It took him about twenty minutes to drive home.

She must have been here for quite some time.

He first checked the bump on her head, noting that it had gone down considerably.

Then, his gaze shifted to her hands.

Alicia was carrying bags of groceries.

The straps dug into her fingers, making them red.

Caden took off his coat and placed it over her shoulders. He then reached out to enter the door code.

"Did they discharge you already?" he asked. His voice had grown weary from a long day.

Alicia felt the warmth of his coat and stammered, “No... I just got permission to leave for a while."

The door unlocked with a click.

After hearing her response, Caden turned and looked at her.

“Seems like you were eager to come over," he said with a small smile.

Alicia's pale face turned red as she quickly replied, “That's not it! I just came to cook for you!"

"That's what I was saying," Caden replied, taking the grocery bags from her and then holding her hand. “What did you think I meant?"

Alicia didn't know what to say.