Chapter 607:

Caden frowned, annoyed by the interruption. “What’s all this noise about?”

Gerry replied sadly, “Someone was blocking the road, so I honked to remind them.”

Caden looked at the clear road ahead. “No one was blocking you.”

“He disappeared in an instant. He was probably a pervert,” Gerry added. Caden couldn’t help but say, “Being single for too long messes with your head.”

Unwilling to concede, Gerry retorted, “When I start dating, I’ll come to your house every day just to kiss you.”

“I don’t need to see your romance live. That would be too much for my eyes,” Caden replied, shaking his head.

Curious, Alicia asked, “Mr. Hopkins, you have wealth despite your looks and personality. Why don’t you have a partner?”

Gerry’s voice rose in protest. “What do you mean, despite my looks and personality? Are you saying I’m ugly?”

In truth, Gerry wasn’t ugly. He stood out among the wealthy second-generation crowd; tall, handsome, the quintessential pretty boy. He held high standards in relationships, emphasizing feelings, which is why his first love was still ongoing. Watching Caden and Alicia’s synchronicity only deepened his envy.

Alicia laughed. “Not at all! You are the best-looking.”

Gerry chuckled. “Am I better looking than your boyfriend?”

Alicia glanced at Caden with a playful smile. “Honestly, Caden can’t compare to you.”

When they arrived, a heavy atmosphere hung over the Hopkins family home. Madison’s eyes were red and swollen from crying. Gerry almost knelt before her. “Mom, are you crying because of me again?”

Madison elegantly wiped away her tears, forcing a smile. “Stop joking.”

“What’s wrong?” he pressed.

Just then, Alicia and Caden entered, exchanging warm greetings. Madison offered a faint smile as she explained the source of her tears. “My sister was diagnosed with cancer last year and tragically passed away last month. She left my niece all alone, so I brought her here to care for her. The poor girl is so thin and pitiful; she reminds me of my sister, who was always weak and sickly.” Her voice trembled, and she sighed heavily.

Standing nearby, Caden said, “Don’t cry, Mrs. Hopkins. If you keep it up, you won’t have any tears left when your husband punishes Gerry later. Besides, crying without tears strains your eyes.”

Madison paused, momentarily taken aback by his unconventional comfort. Yet, his words had the desired effect. She quickly regained her composure, her gaze sharpening as she glared at Gerry. “Why did you film that? Don’t you realize how much your father values his reputation? Your brother is a veteran, and you’ve brought shame upon us.”