Chapter 695: No way.
Regina's tone was analytical.
"Maybe he could in a few years. But right now, he can't tackle what he's up against. Even if he holds his own against Dorian to stay with you, it'll take everything he has." A chill ran through Alicia.
A sad smile played on her lips.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt"So, you're saying I have to leave him? Is that really the only way?" Regina sighed.
"I'm not sure if it's the only way, but I can say it's the best option for both of you." Alicia fought the ache in her heart.
"Caden just proposed yesterday, and now you're askingto let him go?" Regina's expression wavered.
"I'm only making a suggestion. How you choose to go forward is up to you. Maybe Caden loves you enough to fight for you." Alicia was at a loss for words, emotionally drained, her mind spinning as if her very soul had been emptied. Before leaving, Regina added one last thing.
"When Gareth betrayed him, Caden already sensed something was wrong." Alicia looked up slowly, her gaze hollow.
"Then why didn't he do anything about it?" "If he'd tried, it would have caused an internal war. Instead, he proposed to you first, even knowing the risks.” Ultimately, Dorian and Corey seized the moment, leading to this irreversible crisis.
After Regina left, Alicia sat alone.
The café was warm, yet she felt chilled to the bone.
Her whole world had swung from joy to despair in a single night.
Suddenly, her phone rang, grounding her.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmIt was the hospital.
"Hello. Is this Alicia Bennett? We have your blood test results. Congratulations - you are pregnant."
Alicia had scheduled a private consultation with a specialist to get a detailed diagnosis. When the test results were available, the specialist would be the first to examine them.
The doctor called to ensure Alicia wouldn't forget.
The news shocked Alicia so m profoundly that it felt as if her spirit e had detached from her body. She couldn't even recall how she arrived at the hospital.
Over the phone, the specialist congratulated her, but her face was somber and serious when they met in person.