NovelEnglishChapter 363: "You two are horrible at acting," she thought, inwardly rolling her eyes.
"I can't even watch this mess." She didn't even bother committing to the dinner plan.
Instead, she took the opportunity to escape.
"I need to check on Mrs.
Hopkins.
If you'll excuse me." After setting down her gift, Alicia let out a quiet sigh of relief.
At least Caden hadn't followed her.
But before she could relax, Gerry appeared, holding a drink and a small box of desserts.
"Here, try this.
The new chef whipped them up.
There are only three pieces—one for my mom, one I just ate, and the last one's all yours,” he said with a friendly smile.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtAlicia, touched by the thoughtful gesture, picked up the dessert.
"Thank you, Gerry.
That's thoughtful." She smiled, assuming Gerry was genuinely being considerate.
But Gerry had other intentions.
He leaned in slightly, his tone turning playful.
"So... did you really break things off with Caden?" Her hand froze mid-air, and she carefully set the dessert back down.
He clicked his tongue.
"Con, don't let my nosiness ruin your treat.
No need to answer if you don't want to.
It won't affect our friendship." Alicia forced a smile, feeling the weight of the conversation.
"Mr.
Hopkins, you're making it hard forto enjoy this." Gerry waved it off with a grin.
"No worries, I won't bring it up again." Reluctantly, Alicia picked up the dessert again and took a small bite.
It was, in fact, delicious.
But Gerry wasn't finished.
He scratched his head, looking a little too curious for comfort.
"So, is the breakup for good? No chance of patching things up?" Alicia felt like groaning aloud.
She was speechless-again.
Gerry flashed a playful grin.
"I swear, this is the last tI'll ask." Alicia let out a soft sigh.
"Mr.
Hopkins, it's your mom's birthday today.
Shouldn't you be helping entertain the guests? Your brother looks like he's spinning in circles over there." Gerry chuckled, glancing over at his brother.
"That's all part of Mom's plan.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmHe's getting older and still single, so she's on a mission.
She wants him to meet seligible young women while playing host." Alicia raised an eyebrow, puzzled.
"Does she have to? Cliff's perfect in every way." Gerry shook his head, a bit amused.
"He has ridiculously high standards.
Who knows what kind of woman would even catch his eye?" Alicia nodded, though her mind was elsewhere.
Just then, a server passed by, pushing a dessert cart stacked with • trays of sweet's identical to the one she had just eaten. Her lips parted in disbelief as she glanced from the cart to Gerry.
He looked just as speechless.
The corner of Alicia's mouth twitched in a mix of amusement and musemen om exasperation. "Please excuse me; I'm going to the restroom." As she walked away, Gerry darted toward Caden, eager to report.
"She's like a vault.
I couldn't get a thing out of her."
Caden watched as Alicia's figure disappeared down the long, dimly lit corridor. Nearby, a large screen flashed the latest entertainment highlights.
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