Chapter 747: Morning sickness had becher constant companion, each day worse than the last. The most nutritious foods that Caden had painstakingly chosen were the hardest to keep down.
This time, she retched until only bile was left, leaving her drained.
When she finally emerged, Caden had already cleaned up and showered. He stepped toward her, his concern etched across his face.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt"How are you feeling now?" Pale and leaning weakly against the wall, Alicia took a deep breath.
"I'm not dying, Caden. Just don't make things harder for me.” Caden, undeterred, continued to take care of every detail.
When he couldn't convince Alicia to move back to his apartment, Caden brought all the best furnishings and comforts to her place. To keep things discreet, he invited top obstetric experts from all over the country to Warrington to secretly monitor Alicia's condition. During this delicate time, he made sure that no one knew about her pregnancy.
Step into new worlds at g V Ino vls.conn One day, Gerry convinced Caden to accompany him to an appraisal event, where rare gems and jewels were up for auction. They bid on an exquisite piece of natural blue sapphire.
"I wasn't sure what to get you for your engagement, so here's this," Gerry said with a grin.
"Blue suits Alicia — it's sophisticated and timeless. You can turn it into any piece of jewelry you like." Caden barely acknowledged the gesture, giving only a distracted nod. His mind was elsewhere, eyes fixed on a point in the distance.
Gerry raised an eyebrow and followed his line of sight.
"What are you looking at? Spotted a beauty?" But instead of a stunning woman, Gerry saw a young family - a couple pushing their giggling child in a stroller, happiness radiating from their smiles.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmSurprised, Gerry turned back to Caden.
"When did you start taking an interest in married women?" Caden's jaw tightened, remaining silent.
Realization dawned on Gerry, and he dropped his teasing smirk.
"Ah, I almost forgot. You've always had complicated tastes. But seriously, you're about to get engaged. Don't you think it's tto rein it in? Alicia's not someone to cross - she'll make you regret it if she finds out.” Caden fought the urge to distance himself from Gerry, who always seemed full of outlandish ideas.
"That's a family of three, and the only thing you focus on is the woman?" elis Gerry muttered.
"What else would you look at if not om the woman?"
Then, as if a realization struck, his eyes widened in mock horror. "Wait, do you like the man?"