Chapter: 52

Alicia blinked in confusion.

Caden had never explained himself to anyone, and his statement sounded like it had an underlying meaning.

Alicia looked up at him.

There was still an indifferent look in his eyes.

As he moved to close the door, Alicia leaned closer to him and muttered, “Hold on."

That one subtle movement was enough for the blood to flow harder.

Alicia immediately got up from the seat to prevent it from getting stained further.

Caden looked at her bottom at once. He noticed that there was a large red stain on the back of her pants.

"This is so embarrassing!" she thought to herself.

With nowhere to hide, Alicia awkwardly froze before giving him a glance.

Seeing that she was in this vulnerable state, Caden softened his expression.

With a smile, he asked, “Do you need my help?"

At this point, Alicia wasn't certain that he noticed what happened yet.

She looked down, bit her lip, and stayed silent.

Knowing that she was stubborn to a fault, Caden decided to relent.

If not, they'd probably be stuck in a stalemate all night long.

He then took off his jacket and bantered, "We've only met a few times, and you've already taken three of my clothes. Are you trying to hoard them, Miss Bennett?"

His kind gesture made Alicia feel a surge of emotions.

Indeed. This was the third clothing he lent her. How did that even happen?

One time, there was a rainstorm and she had to borrow clothes from him. Then, coffee was splashed on her clothes. And now, this happened.

Why was she always getting into embarrassing situations whenever she was around him?

Alicia tied the jacket around her waist and used it to cover the bloodstain.

Feeling mortified, she mumbled her thanks and left the car.

With a raised eyebrow, he asked, “Huh?"

Blushing from embarrassment, Alicia responded in a barely audible voice, "Thank you."

"Can you speak up? I can't hear you."

Alicia could tell that he heard her. She glared at him and countered, "Are you deaf? Didn't you hear me the first time?"

Caden smirked at that.

“You're so arrogant to me, but when Lilliana doused you with coffee, you didn't even say a word," he teased.

Alicia walked to the restroom and remarked, "Revenge is a dish best served cold."