NovelEnglishChapter 329: He said, "Alicia lovesmore.
Usually, she doesn't need much persuading; she calms down on her own." Gerry smirked.
"You're just trying to makeenvious." Caden replied, "You brought it up." Caden was well aware of Alicia's deep feelings for him.
He could boast about it without the risk of a harsh reaction.
Gerry realized this as well, so he lost interest and changed the subject.
They played billiards for another two hours.
When they left, Warrington was still lively, its lights reflecting off the sea like a mirror, sparkling and vivid.
In the distance, fireworks burst into the sky.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtThe noise continued without pause.
Caden stood outside, his hands in his pockets, watching the fireworks that failed to capture his interest.
The chilly wind nipped at his neck.
He suddenly realized he had forgotten to wear his scarf.
Recently, after arguing with Alicia, he had purposely stored the scarf away to avoid reminders of her, yet he hadn't worn any other scarf either.
Now, the cold bit deeply.
At this moment, he should have been snuggling with Alicia-soft and sweet-smelling-sharing cake and exchanging kisses under a warm blanket.
Caden released a cloud of white breath.
Strangers passed by, all coupled up.
Caden's tall stature radiated a profound sense of solitude.
When he got back to the apartment, he encountered Hank.
He asked, "Why didn't you head hfor Christmas?" Hank replied, "I did go, but Ms.
Bennett sentback with something for you." It was the bank card Caden had offered her.
She had refused it.
Caden's face darkened.
"You can go back now." Hank added, "Mr.
Ward, Ms.
Bennett mentioned she has a Christmas gift for you." Caden was taken aback.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm"What is it?" Hank presented him with a black box.
Caden carried it into the apartment and opened it.
Inside was a chip.
This chip was specially made for Lina, and he wasn't sure when Alicia had arranged it. His curiosity peaked about the data on the chip.
He inserted the chip into the Lina robot and powered it on.
Seeing the face resembling his mother's lifted his spirits slightly, softening his expression.
He observed that Lina's movements had becsmoother and moren lifelike, and it's gaze seemed to convey emotion. Lina's refined actions and voice caught him off guard.
He remained seated, overwhelmed by a whirlwind of emotions.
All of this was Alicia's handiwork.
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