Chapter: 426

Thus, he wandered through the living room, searching for Alicia.

Caden maintained a stern expression. “Come here," he commanded.

Cade felt afraid and refused to move. He curled up on the pink cushion and lowered his head.

Caden's scowl deepened.

He realized that Cade had quite a temper for such a small dog.

The dog reminded him of Alicia.

Caden wondered if he had accidentally hurt Cade. He called out several times without receiving a response and decided to approach him.

The moment he crouched down to check on Cade, the door swung open.

Caden looked up and met Alicia's eyes.

As soon as Alicia stepped inside, Cade's ears perked up. He rushed over, circling her legs and letting out soft whimpers.

She picked him up and gently stroked his fur. Noticing his distress, she turned to Caden. “Did you do something to Cade?" she asked.

Cade whimpered again, as if complaining about mistreatment.

Caden remained expressionless. "You picked a bad time to come back. I was just about to strangle him," he said.

Alicia stared at him in disbelief.

Clutching Cade closer, she glared at Caden. “That's the most twisted thing you've ever said," she grunted.

She headed to the bedroom, grabbed a few belongings, and made her way to the door.

Caden watched her leave. “If you need my help, just say so. No point wasting time," he stated.

She ignored his comment, thinking how absurd he was.

"If you lay a finger on Cade, you'll regret it," she warned.

Caden glanced at the dog.

“Once you're gone, I can't promise what might happen to him," he replied.

Anger flared in Alicia's eyes.

Realizing she couldn't win either an argument or a physical confrontation, Alicia decided to ignore Caden altogether and left the apartment with Cade in her arms.

As she exited, she called out loudly, "And you're not allowed to wear the long johns I bought for you!"

Caden stood there, momentarily speechless.

Alicia chose to leave Cade at a pet store temporarily, planning to pick him up after completing her errands later that afternoon.

When Monica received the dress, she was ecstatic and immediately tried it on.

“Where's your dress?" Monica asked eagerly, her eyes sparkling with excitement. “Alicia, try yours on for me! I'll even do your makeup.”

"I have important matters to handle today. How I look isn't a priority," Alicia replied.

“But it absolutely matters!" Monica stated earnestly. "You're finally confronting Joshua today. You should look stunning and make him realize what he's lost."