Chapter: 83

Alicia worried if she had been injured again.

She returned to the bathroom, removing her clothes to inspect herself.

Some of the marks were deeper than she had expected.

Her waist, lower abdomen, and inner thighs bore several bite marks, each one varying in severity.

A wave of embarrassment washed over her as she muttered, “I bit him twice, and he gets revenge by biting me a dozen times. What a petty man."

After checking more carefully, she saw that despite all the marks, her more sensitive areas were unharmed, though they were a bit swollen.

Alicia let out a sigh of relief. But then, another thought hit her.

Last night happened so fast. Did they even use protection?

Alicia realized she didn't keep any condoms at home. Would Caden have brought one?

She couldn't be sure. She debated taking the morning-after pill. She was hesitant but even more afraid of the possible consequences if she didn't.

The thought of calling Caden crossed her mind, but she knew his attitude would offer no real help.

Choosing to err on the side of caution, she decided to take the pill.

After accepting what happened, she quickly got dressed and headed out.

Besides the pill, she also needed to buy some ointment to help heal the bruises.

Meanwhile, in a doctor's office, Caden sat in consultation.

A seasoned doctor handed him a report. "Mr. Ward, after thorough tests, it seems that aside from genetics, psychological factors play a role in your condition. Unfortunately, too much time has passed, and the best time for treatment has been missed."

Caden's face darkened. “Is there no way to cure my problem?"

The doctor adjusted his glasses. “It can be managed, but medication won't work. Only physical methods could help, and even then, the chances of success are slim."

Caden frowned at that.

He first noticed his lack of interest in women when he was eighteen.

After his mother's passing, his grandmother took it upon herself to make sure he would eventually marry and have children. That was when they found out about his extreme obsession with cleanliness. Further tests revealed his unusual condition.

The Ward family had consulted many famous doctors, but none could offer a solution.

Caden wasn't too concerned about it.

After all, his condition wasn't dangerous to his health.

But everything changed the night he returned to the country, when he and Alicia had sex, time and time again.

After last night's abandon, Caden became fully aware of its significance for his situation.

He said, "Recently, I've had a strong physical reaction to one woman."

The doctor paused, his eyes brightening with surprise. "That's a positive sign! Did you have a physical relationship?"

"We had sex around five to six times one night," said Caden.

The doctor jotted down notes.