Chapter: 617

Alicia said nothing in response.

She didn't even feel Like speaking anymore.

Caden continued, “You understand how important Yolanda is, right? I can't let anything happen to her."

Alicia's face went pale.

She had no idea how important Yolanda was supposed to be.

What she did know was that Caden made her feel sick in that moment.

Unable to hold back, she said, “Caden, just go and do whatever you want. Why call me just to make me feel worse?"

Caden remained quiet for a few moments.

The tension between them through the phone felt like a spark waiting to set off an explosion.

His voice became deep and intimidating. "I don't have the patience to calm anyone down. Couples waste time getting stuck in misunderstandings, but that's not something I do. I'm telling you this now to prevent any unnecessary confusion."

Alicia let out a bitter laugh. “You're giving yourself too much credit. I'm not important enough to waste my time thinking otherwise."

She rubbed her eyes that had gone dry from the cold wind.

She refused to let herself cry. "That's all I wanted to say. I won't trouble you again."

With that final thought, she deleted his number from her emergency contacts without hesitation.

She sat by the roadside for a long time before the police finally arrived.

After going to the hospital to have her wounds bandaged, she headed to the police station to give her statement.

When Caden called later, she ignored every attempt he made.

That same night, she booked a ticket and flew back to Warrington.

Caden sat in the hospital, gripping his phone. His face showed nothing but frustration.

He massaged his temples, trying to think.

When Alicia didn't answer, he called Gerry instead.

Due to having an active nightlife, Gerry was still awake at this late hour. "What is it, Caden?" he asked.

"Has Alicia tried to reach you?" Caden asked.

“Alicia? Isn't she in Averibon?" Gerry replied. "Why would she call me?"

Caden narrowed his eyes and asked, "What is she doing in Averibon?"

Gerry realized he had made a mistake. Thus, he tried to change the subject. “Why are you looking for Alicia?"

Caden wanted to press further, but he understood this wasn't the right moment.

Alicia wasn't answering his calls. It felt like she had disappeared completely.

Caden spoke firmly. “We had an argument. I need you to reach out to her and make sure she's okay."

Gerry was caught off guard. “You argued? How does that even happen when you're in different cities?"