Chapter: 454

Generously, he handed her a card.

“Purchase whatever you Like."

Immediately, she began filling the cart with various pink and white bed sets, pajamas, socks, slippers, and more.

He was at a loss for words.

Upon spotting a lace-trimmed towel, he couldn't help but comment, "You want two of these hideous things?"

"One for you, and one for me," Alicia replied.

He was taken aback, knowing he would never use such an item.

After completing their shopping, they approached the self-checkout.

Alicia impulsively picked up a pair of red socks and added two pairs of couple's socks.

Glancing up to gauge Caden's reaction, she instead caught a suspicious look from a stranger.

The area was crowded and chaotic.

She noticed a man in a baseball cap darting quickly through the crowd and instinctively pulled on Caden's sleeve.

“I think we're being followed," she whispered.

Caden protectively encircled her waist and surveyed the surroundings.

"Don't worry. After Joshua's ordeal, it's understandable he'd seek revenge, but his associates lack the capability to harm us," he reassured her.

Alicia felt a wave of relief wash over her.

Out of the blue, Caden inquired, “Who's your emergency contact?"

Alicia's gaze dimmed.

“It used to be my dad, but after he passed, I set it to quick dial the police."

Caden took her phone and programmed his number into it.

"Contact me immediately if anything happens. I'm quicker than the police."

A wave of bitterness washed over Alicia, her eyes shimmering.

"Okay."

Back at home, Alicia wasted no time and started redecorating energetically.

She buzzed around the room, reviving the lackluster furniture Like a busy little hamster.

Caden, drinking a glass of water, teased, “Were you always this active with Joshua?"

Alicia shook her head. “He never liked me handling his things, so I stuck to cleaning and cooking."

"I'm not fond of it either. Why do you think it's okay to touch mine?"

Caden challenged.

Alicia, holding a pile of discardable items, shot him a look.