NovelUpdateChapter 362: However, she did run into Ciara.
Truth be told, Ciara had timed her arrival to coincide with Alicia's.
As she approached, she tripped over her own feet, letting out a startled yelp as she lurched forward.
Alicia, reacting instinctively, caught her arm just in time.
"Oh, hey, Alicia!" Ciara exclaimed, her surprise as theatrical as ever.
"I'm getting so old, I can barely see where I'm going.
I didn't even notice you! What a coincidence." Her act was painfully transparent, but Alicia knew better than to call her out on it.
Instead, she forced a polite smile and glanced down at Ciara's foot.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt"Are you alright, Mrs.
Ward? Did you twist your ankle?" Ciara waved off her concern.
"Oh, just a little twist, nothing serious." Despite saying so, she limped tically, leaning heavily against Alicia for support.
"If you hadn't caught me, I might've broken a bone," Ciara continued, her voice dripping with exaggeration.
"At my age, a broken bone might as well be a death sentence.
You've practically saved my life, Alicia!" Alicia stifled a sigh.
The tics were unnecessary, but she humored the elderly lady with a nod.
Ciara hurriedly continued, “As a thank you, you must cto my hfor dinner!" Alicia politely declined.
"Oh, that won't be necessary, Mrs.
Ward." Ciara's face fell into a pout.
"What, do you hatebecause of that brat?" "Of course not," Alicia quickly replied.
"Then don't refuse me, alright?" Alicia was at a loss.
How could she possibly turn down such an offer, especially when Ciara was playing the role of the charming grandmother so well? Helpless, Alicia helped Ciara to the grand entrance-and just as fate would have it, there stood Caden. Impeccably dressed in a tailored suit, he exuded an air of quiet authority, his mere presence commanding the attention of the room.
Caden's hair was trimmed shorter than usual, making him look even sharper and more polished.
However, his eyes were far from "clean"-they locked onto Alicia with an intensity that made her feel like prey beneath a predator's gaze.
Alicia quickly averted her gaze.
"Mrs.
Ward stumbled earlier, but she should be fine after a bit of rest," she said.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmCiara jumped in with a warm smile.
"I'm fine, really.
Thanks to Alicia, who saved the day.
She even promised to visit Joy Mansion for dinner soon." The m content is on novelenglish.net!
Caden played along smoothly, though a hint of amusement flickered in his expression. The content is on e novelenglish.net! "Oh? And when is that?" "The day after tomorrow," Ciara replied cheerfully.
He shrugged, feigning disappointment.
"I'll be busy.
Won't be in Warrington and might not make it back in time" De Content is on novelenglish.net! Ciara grinned, unfazed.
"Perfect.
Alicia can't stand the sight of you anyway." Alicia was left momentarily speechless.
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