Chapter 314:

Caden’s eyes darkened, swirling with emotion. “Alicia.”

She interrupted softly, “There’s no need for more words. You’re the high and mighty Mr. Ward. Why should you tarnish your pride for me?”

Caden tightened his grip on her wrist, pulling her gaze to his. “Do you really want it to end like this?”

An extended silence filled the hospital room. Caden’s phone rang repeatedly, but he ignored it, his gaze fixed on Alicia. Her eyelashes fluttered as tears streamed down her face.

“Caden, if I could turn back time, I wish I could go back to the night you returned to the country. I’d rather face death than have sought you out.”

Caden remained quiet, his grip slowly loosening. “Alright. As you wish.”

Alicia’s eyes were swollen, but she stubbornly held back her tears. He stood, his tone distant. “Rest well.”

As he left the room, he paused. His heart felt as if it were shattering, the cold corridor wind chilling him to the bone. After a long pause, he walked away.

He reached the lounge, where only Ciara and Dorian were present. Noticing Caden’s grave expression, Dorian’s gaze narrowed. “How is Alicia? Is she doing alright?”

Caden sat down. “Her hands and feet are frostbitten, and she’s just recovered from a fever.”

Dorian’s face fell. “If Alicia needs anything, just let me know.”

Caden replied, “Is that so? Then let’s go over the details.” Dorian sensed something was amiss but couldn’t articulate his concerns. Only Ciara noticed the change in Caden.

“What’s wrong? Was there a misunderstanding with Alicia?”

Caden hesitated, then responded coldly, “No. Everything’s fine.”

He was thorough in the subsequent discussion, addressing every detail. Two hours passed unnoticed. Then, a knock interrupted the conversation. Caden’s driver entered, saying, “Mr. Ward, Miss Moss can’t hold on much longer.”

Dorian reacted with shock. “What?”

The driver, startled, clarified, “She’s in a critical state, sir.”

Caden gave a firm instruction, “What are you waiting for? Bring her up for rescue.”