Chapter 663

Caden knew that Alicia wouldn’t come. Yet, for reasons he couldn’t understand, he stayed where he was, waiting.

He wasn’t sure how long he waited.

It wasn’t until it began to drizzle that Caden noticed his clothes getting soaked and the cold wind chilling his skin.

Finally, he moved his legs, stumbled toward a nearby store, and sat in a chair outside.

Nearby, a group of teenagers were at a claw machine.

The lights flickered as Caden watched, an unlit cigarette in hand, observing their excited, youthful expressions.

They appeared to be local high school students.

A girl was trying to win a toy, with a boy looking on, admiration clear on his face.

After several unsuccessful attempts, the girl still hadn’t managed to grab one.

The boy offered, “If I manage to grab one, will you give me a kiss?”

The girl’s cheeks flushed.

“I don’t want to.”

The boy, amused by her reaction, was even more encouraged and pulled her into a hug.

She struggled, pointing out that they weren’t alone.

The boy scoffed.

“It’s just some random single guy.”

Caden, overhearing, was taken aback.

“What?” he thought. “Who the heck told you I’m single?” Annoyance flickered within him.

The girl pressed herself against the boy’s chest.

“You still have to win that toy for me, but no kisses.”

The boy tried another approach.

“Not even a peck on the cheek?”

“No, I don’t want to.”

The boy hesitated, uncertain.

Just then, he noticed a shadow in front of him.

Looking up, he was startled to see Caden standing there.

Caden, smelling of alcohol, had a stern expression, like a judge.

Feeling slightly intimidated, the boy moved the girl aside.

Caden spoke in a cold tone.

“Go find another machine. I’ll handle this.”

The boy objected, “We’re not done here. Aren’t there other machines you can use?”

Caden was particularly irritated by the boy at that moment.