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Chapter 288
Chapter 288:
Frustrated, he flipped his phone face down, closed his eyes, and pinched the bridge of his nose.
The following afternoon, Alicia returned to Warrington.
After several days on the road, her diet had been poor, and now her stomach was upset.
She decided to cook something light for dinner.
As she began preparing, her thoughts wandered to that stubborn man.
After a brief hesitation, she decided to call him.
Caden answered with clarity, “What’s up, busy philanthropist?”
His tone was light and teasing, which only fueled Alicia’s resentment.
“Have you had dinner?” she asked.
“No,” he replied.
“Would you like to come over for dinner?”
There was a pause before Caden responded, “Are you trying that old trick again, Alicia? Do you think I’m that easy to fool?”novelbin
Alicia didn’t respond right away.
Then she exhaled and said, “Suit yourself.”
She purchased fresh ribs and prepared rib soup.
Even after her meal, Caden hadn’t shown up.
She filled a bowl for Cade.
As Cade happily wagged his tail while eating, a smile spread across her face.
“You’re definitely cuter than Caden.”
No sooner had she spoken than she heard the sound of the door unlocking.
The man who had just entered, less adorable than any dog, stood in the doorway.
Caden was surprised.
He hadn’t expected her to actually go home and cook.
The aroma of the rib soup wafted toward him, igniting a pang of hunger.
He had brought dinner too—takeout from a fancy restaurant.
It was visually appealing and aromatic, but it paled in comparison to the homemade rib soup Alicia had prepared.
Silence hung between them.
After washing his hands, Caden approached the dining table.
He noticed only an empty bowl sitting there.
It was clear he wasn’t expected to share the meal.
His face fell as he opened his takeout and began eating alone.
Soon, Cade finished his meal as well.
Alicia collected her dishes and moved to wash them.
From the corner of his eye, Caden watched her move around the kitchen.
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