Chapter: 538
The medication had done its job: her fever was gone, and her injuries were less bothersome, but her surroundings still felt Like purgatory.
A warm yellow lamp cast a soft glow in the room.
Caden sat in a chair beside the bed, resting with his eyes closed.
The chair emitted a gentle creak, adding a tranquil note to the atmosphere.
Alicia watched him, captivated by his stern yet appealing profile.
Lost in her thoughts, she didn't realize how long she had been staring until he suddenly opened his eyes, turned his head, and their gazes met.
Startled, Alicia was jolted back to reality.
Her heart thumped wildly as she murmured in a haze, “Why do I still remember you?"
Caden gazed at her intently. "Why wouldn't you remember me?"
Alicia's voice came out hoarse and uncertain. "Haven't I begun a new life?"
Caden was momentarily speechless, wondering if her fever had left her disoriented.
Standing up, he poured a glass of water and walked over to her.
With a mischievous glint in his eye, he said, "It seems the rules in hell have changed. Before you can start anew, there's a task you must complete."
Alicia eyed the water longingly, her lips dry. “What task?" she inquired tentatively.
Caden sat down beside her and brought the glass close to her Lips.
“You have to sleep with the man you love before you can move on," he replied.
Stunned, Alicia stared at him, unsure if she had heard correctly.
Her expression must have been comical because Caden struggled to keep a straight face as he reiterated, “Yes, sleep with the man you love before you begin anew."
Alicia was at a loss for words.
Caden leaned in closer and asked, “So, do you want to?"
Her cheeks flushed with heat. Emboldened by the belief she was in the afterlife, she cast aside her usual reservations. "Yes, I do," she admitted.
"And what exactly do you want?" Caden asked with a sly smile. "To start a new life or to sleep with me?"
Alicia's face turned even redder.
Overwhelmed and unable to voice her deeper desires, she averted her gaze. "I I want to drink some water..."
This time, Caden was caught off guard.
Deciding to stop teasing her, he realized it was inconvenient to help her drink in her condition. So he took a sip himself.
Then, gently parting her lips with his fingers, he leaned down and passed the water to her through a tender kiss.
Alicia couldn't fully comprehend what was happening, but her lips had already responded to his.
Their mouths moved together instinctively, and their tongues intertwined as if it was the most natural thing.
The sensation felt so real.