Chapter 301

Instead of pain, a soothing relief washed over the area. Confused, Alicia opened her eyes and looked down. To her surprise, Caden was gently applying ointment to her wound—a far cry from her fears. The warmth of his touch softened the ointment as he meticulously applied it, ensuring no spot was missed. He straightened up when he finished. Alicia instinctively clenched her legs together, catching sight of his arousal. She remained silent.

Caden then went to the bathroom for a cold shower. Realizing he wasn't going to make a move, Alicia got up, dressed, and composed herself. However, she couldn't shake the feeling that his actions were more than just tending to her wound. She settled into the living room, waiting.

When Caden emerged from the shower, he didn't hesitate. "Why did you hit Yolanda today?" he asked. Alicia braced herself for the confrontation.

"She provoked it," she replied.

"Did she cause you harm?"

"She did, but I wasn't the one who suffered," Alicia said, the pain of seeing Cade injured and suffering at the pet hospital flashing before her eyes. The memory still haunted her. Unaware of Cade's absence, Caden focused solely on Alicia.

He pressed further, "Just because Yolanda said something, you gave her a concussion?" His tone was casual, but Alicia couldn't tell if he was genuinely curious or siding with Yolanda.

"As I told you, she had it coming," Alicia responded, without remorse.

Caden's expression hardened. "Alicia, you acted too impulsively this time." He knew her well enough to understand that mere words wouldn't usually incite her to violence. He suspected she had also been hurt, but when he checked, she insisted she was fine. Her emotions were clearly overwhelming her.

Alicia stared at him. "Why did you call me back here?"

"It's simple. Apologize to Yolanda," Caden said, attempting to negotiate.

Alicia recoiled, clenching her teeth. "No way. She targeted Cade first. Hitting her was self-defense!"

Caden's expression grew sterner. "Are you really comparing a dog to the Moss family?"

Alicia stood her ground. "Of course not. Yolanda can't be compared to Cade."

Caden was momentarily speechless. He reclined on the sofa, gazing at her lazily. "Yolanda is the Moss family's sole heiress. Even I have to indulge her whims. Do you understand the repercussions of hitting her? You've upset Dorian." ...