Alicia hesitated.

Corey laughed and said, "Caden, despite his faults, does possess a certain charm. Seeing him torment himself like this could move any person, including me."

Given his personality, Caden should have followed them to Terriland to bring Alicia back forcibly.

But he hadn't come himself; instead, he'd arranged for people in Terriland to secretly watch over her. The previous night, Corey had spotted the assassin he had hired, hidden in the shadows.

Such endurance demonstrated just how deeply Caden cared for Alicia.

Alicia said evenly, "You go ahead."

Corey responded, “Alright, I'll wait to hear the good news from you."

Caden's eyes remained fixed on Alicia.

As she walked toward him, she could see that his face was ghostly white from the cold. Clearly, he had been waiting there for a while.

Her expression stayed the same as she climbed into his car.

The inside of the car still held the cold air.

After a while, Caden broke the silence and asked, “Are you going to work with Corey?"

Considering her recent visits to the tech market, Caden assumed it had to do with her work.

Alicia answered casually, "No, I'm just temporarily interested in robotics."

“Did you enjoy your time in Terriland last night?" Caden asked.

Alicia looked down and replied, "It was fine."

"Did it help you relax?" Caden's fingers tightened slowly around the steering wheel, his veins standing out.

He was trying hard to control his feelings.

Alicia smiled slightly, though her eyes did not reflect the sentiment.

"My trip to Terriland wasn't meant to provoke you. Things happened, and it's better they stay in the past.”

Caden pursed his Lips.

For a moment, he couldn't determine whether she had decided to forgive him, or forget him.

And he realized he had no right to ask her not to hurt him.

When they arrived at the apartment, Caden wanted to do something for Alicia, but an urgent call came, demanding his attention. After handling it, he reclined in his seat, overwhelmed by exhaustion, and fell asleep quickly.