Chapter: 80

If not for Joshua's betrayal, Alicia never would have realized how convincingly someone could pretend.

After shedding her tears, she felt the weight on her heart become Lighter.

However, her thoughts were even more clouded now.

She leaned against Caden's shoulder, resting her head on his neck.

Caden assumed she was about to cry again and didn't react until he noticed her steady breathing.

Was she asleep? Feeling annoyed, Caden muttered, "Alicia?"

He called her name a few more times before she finally stirred, as though waking from a deep dream.

His voice grew colder. "Get off me. I need to leave."

He had done more than enough by helping her, but being used as her pillow was crossing a line.

Caden pulled her down abruptly, and Alicia responded by locking her arms around his neck. She then opened her eyes, and frowned at him.

She stared at his face and saw how nearly perfect it was.

Her vision became blurry, and it felt as though she was having a dream.

“Why are you crying?" she asked quietly.

“Have you lost your mind?" asked Caden. She was the one crying, after all.

Alicia paused for a moment, then held his face. She carefully wiped the tears from his cheeks and then wiped his nose.

Caden allowed her to continue without reacting, staying still as she carried on.

He moved his head slightly, but his face remained blank, showing no trace of what he was thinking Alicia stopped moving and looked closely at his face. Her eyes followed the shape of his eyebrows, then his nose, and finally his Lips.

She didn't understand what compelled her to do what she was doing.

Nevertheless, she followed her impulses.

When their lips met, Alicia closed her eyes and gave in to her feelings. She trembled as she parted his lips and pressed forward.

Caden watched her carefully and tilted his head. "Are you aware of what you're doing right now?"

Alicia didn't reply.

She simply continued kissing him.

Caden reacted to her, taking control with no hesitation.

The kiss became wilder, and almost aggressive.

Alicia's breath grew short, and her mind became a blur of confusion.

The heat inside her surged forward, overwhelming her.

They stayed locked in the kiss until the room suddenly turned bright.

The power had come back.

Caden grabbed her head, pulling away from her lips.