Chapter: 647

Dorian remained silent, contemplative.

The moment had cooled, and his anger had subsided. He truly didn't have an answer.

After Alicia left the pet hospital, Caden called her.

"Return to the apartment," he instructed. "You have ten minutes," he added sharply.

Alicia bit her tongue, deciding silence was wiser.

Regardless of the reason-Yolanda or unfinished business-she knew she must return.

Possibly the prolonged chill of the day wore her down. She was completely exhausted.

Upon entering the heated apartment, the weariness persisted.

She wrapped her coat tightly around her and fixed her gaze on Caden, seated on the sofa.

"What's this about?" she inquired.

Caden had just opened a medicine box and looked up at her.

Her demeanor was cool and detached, reminiscent of a film spy, though her petite frame somewhat belied the persona.

"Slow down, go freshen up first," he suggested casually.

Alicia's brow furrowed, understanding the implications.

The pain persisted below, aggravated by the day's exertions despite the ointment.

She had refused to acknowledge the discomfort last night.

In the shower, she contemplated her earlier misguided thought.

Should she seek some drugs to curb his urges?

No. If Caden really pushed the issue, he'd be more formidable than Joshua. She couldn't drag Monica into this again.

The bathroom door suddenly opened.

Alicia instinctively covered herself while casting a wary glance at Caden.

Caden, devoid of expression, questioned, “Is it necessary to cover yourself?"

Alicia averted her gaze. "Leave. I'm not finished."

However, Caden shut the door behind him and remained inside.

Despite her stern look, her gaze failed to intimidate him, and she couldn't evade his forthright stare. She reached for a towel instead.

Caden caught her hand.

"I've seen all of you before. Why this guardedness around me?" He assertively moved her hands aside, exposing her further.

Overpowered, Alicia stood fully exposed under his gaze, her face coloring with embarrassment.

“I won't just observe. Expect more from me later," Caden remarked flatly.

Alicia's fists clenched, her breathing grew heavy with rising anger.