Chapter 661

Caden was nowhere to be found in the apartment.

He usually didn’t leave his luggage scattered around; every time he returned from a trip, he made sure to neatly put everything away. Even when Alicia wasn’t around, he maintained the apartment impeccably, which reflected his meticulous nature.

However, today, Caden had left his things behind and disappeared.

Recalling what Blake had said earlier, Alicia decided to call Caden after a moment of contemplation. In every disagreement, someone has to make the first move to reconcile, and this time, she chose to be that person.

The phone rang for a while before someone finally picked up.

It was Gerry, and he sounded like he had been drinking.

Alicia, sensing that Caden was purposely avoiding her call, asked with a heavy heart, “Where’s Caden?”

Gerry mumbled, “Who are you?”

Alicia was left speechless.

The background noise was loud, probably from a bar or club where they were drinking. After a moment, Gerry pulled the phone away from his mouth.

“Caden, I think this is your phone.”

Alicia listened carefully, and she heard Caden ask, “Who’s on the line?”

Gerry, deeply intoxicated, mumbled, “No idea, didn’t say… Oh, wait, it’s a woman.” There was a brief pause.

The line remained open, and Gerry’s voice was still faintly audible in the background.

“Why would a woman be calling you? Could it possibly be…”

Caden, clearly annoyed, answered, “Probably just an admirer. Ignore it.”

Alicia’s heart sank as she bit her lower lip, stung by his dismissive words.

Gerry was drunk, but was Caden too?

Yet, Caden’s voice came through clear and sober.

Gerry pressed further, “Have you been giving your number out to other women?”

Caden remained silent.

Seeming to enjoy the tension, Gerry teased, “Oh boy, Alicia is going to lose it when she finds out.”

Caden answered casually, “She’s just my girlfriend. Why should she meddle in my personal life?”

After his remark, he glanced at the phone screen to see if Alicia had hung up. She hadn’t.

A brief silence followed, and then Alicia’s voice came through.

“Caden, I know you’re sober. Answer the phone. We need to talk.”

Caden acted as if he hadn’t heard her.

Finally showing a trace of emotion, Alicia’s voice carried a hint of anger.

“Are you trying to end things?”