Chapter: 487

With a hint of sarcasm, Caden retorted, "Why didn't you think of him when you left with that male escort?"

Alicia was left without words.

Choosing not to engage further, she stood up, clutching her stomach, and went out.

Caden, looking annoyed, asked, "Where are you going?"

"To feed Cade."

Caden sighed deeply and pulled her back. "I've already fed him."

Just then, Cade scampered in, hopped onto the bed, and curled up next to Alicia, his tail wagging and his breaths heavy.

It was clear Cade was craving affection.

Alicia's heart softened, and she began petting him continuously.

Caden stepped out of the room briefly and returned with warm water and a painkiller.

Alicia held the glass, looking perplexed. "So, you can be thoughtful."

Caden's face showed no emotion. "Only realizing that now?"

Alicia thought about her father.

Her father, so used to being served by maids, could hardly do anything for himself except work.

She took a sip of the warm water, feeling its soothing heat spread through her throat and ease her stomach cramps.

“I've known many men who rely entirely on maids," she commented.

Caden responded nonchalantly, "It's not that they're incapable. They simply choose not to."

Alicia, having been pampered by her mother and aware of Joshua's duplicity, was not easily impressed by a mere glass of water.

Their issues needed more than a superficial fix. They required serious conversation.

Exhausted, Alicia lay in bed, slipping in and out of consciousness.

It was late when Caden finished his work and entered the room. He instinctively pulled her close, wrapping his arms around her.

“Have you changed your mind?" he inquired.

Alicia opened her eyes and whispered, "No."

Caden, unsurprised by her response, continued, "You've seen my medical report and understand my condition. Only you have the power to affect me. Don't you see the unique opportunity here?"

Alicia responded sharply, “If you were in my position, would you agree to be used as a physical remedy?"

Caden's retort was more cutting.

He scoffed, “If I were you, I'd have myself completely in control."

Alicia rolled her eyes when he Looked away.

She remained silent.

The differences in thinking between men and women were stark.