Chapter: 746

After some time, Ciara emerged, clearly distressed.

Alicia greeted her with a smile, “Mrs. Ward."

She then stood and opened a box. "I made some light desserts myself. They have low sugar. Please try them and see if they suit your taste.”

Ciara's frustration eased somewhat upon seeing Alicia's thoughtful gesture.

"Forget it. It's Caden's loss for not coming back," Ciara thought.