NovelUpdateChapter 357: Gerry leaned forward, resting his hands on his knees, and pulled out his phone.
"What is Alicia into these days? Cooking can be exhausting.
I should offer her something as a gesture of gratitude." Caden found himself momentarily speechless.
It felt as though he had been struck by Gerry's words, as if he were accusing him of neglecting Alicia.
"Sure, ask her what she enjoys," Caden replied, his voice steady.
If Gerry got an answer, Caden resolved to send her a gift first.
Gerry dialed Alicia's number, but she didn't pick up.
"What's going on? She didn't answer," he remarked.
Caden replied, "She's been a bit down lately.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtYou might need to call a few more times and say something kind." "What's troubling her?" Gerry asked.
"She usually has such a good temper.
What kind of jerk could make her so upset that she won't even pick up her phone?" Caden found himself at a loss for words.
For the first time, Caden found himself being scolded without being able to respond.
His jaw tightened, but he lowered his gaze, pretending to focus on the documents in front of him.
"It's nothing," he muttered, the faintest hint of irritation in his voice.
"Sometimes people just need space when they're upset.
No need for explanations-just do as I say." Gerry complied and tried calling again, but there was still no answer.
"Wouldn't it be rude to keep calling her? She's serious this time, I can feel it," Gerry grumbled under his breath, not wanting to get involved-especially not at dinner time.
A flicker of impatience crossed Caden's face, though he didn't look up.
"Call her again," he ordered.
"And if she still doesn't pick up, go to her office and bring her back." Gerry was speechless, brows arched in disbelief.
There was something unusual about Caden today, something that didn't sit right with him.
He moved closer to the desk, scrutinizing Caden.
"Caden, are you feeling alright? You seem... off." Caden remained expressionless, his eyes glued to the papers.
"What makes you say that?" Gerry pointed to the stack of documents.
"Because you've signed Alicia's ninstead of yours." Caden's head snapped up, his eyes narrowing as he inspected the paperwork.
Sure enough, Alicia's nwas scribbled across every page.
A silent realization washed over him, and with a weary sigh, he flipped through a few other documents. Alicia.
Alicia.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmAlicia.
Every single one bore her name.
Gerry's grin widened.
"If this isn't being completely smitten, then I don't know what is.
I was starting to wonder why you refused to look atwhile we were talking.
Thought maybe I was looking too handstoday, but nowbut see youre distracted."
Caden stayed quiet, irritation flaring in his chest as he snapped the pen shut with a sharp click. "Just make the call, Gerry." Caden was more concerned about whether he'd be able to see Alicia tonight.
But Gerry was already one step ahead, grabbing Caden's phone.
"I've tried several times with mine, and she's ignoring me.
She'll definitely answer if you call." ve Before Caden could stop him, Gerry walked to the side, phone in hand. Caden couldn't stop him, though a small part of him hoped Gerry was right about this.
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