NovelEnglishChapter 361: But why was he here, of all places? And why was he sleeping in the middle of a party? What kind of gwas he playing now? She had already promised the mayor's daughter that she would perform, and there was no turning back now.
Clinging to a fragile hope that Caden wouldn't wake up, Alicia sat down at the piano, her fingers gently brushing the keys.
She began to play.
Everyone quieted down.
The usual hum of chatter faded as everyone beccaptivated by the soft, enchanting melody.
Caden stirred from his sleep, his eyelids heavy, only half-open.
The lights in the room flickered faintly, casting a hazy glow that blurred the edges of his vision.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtThrough the dreamlike fog, he saw her-a familiar figure, delicate and poised.
His heart clenched at the sight.
Even with her head slightly bowed, her graceful features were unmistakable.
Her hands glided over the piano keys, coaxing out the tender notes of "Timeless Moment." Though still caught in the purgatory between dreams and reality, Caden felt the weight of exhaustion dragging him down.
He felt like he was in quicksand, slowly sinking deeper into the mud.
It was as though his soul was being tugged away, growing lighter with each passing second.
He had dreamed of Alicia countless times, but tonight, it felt different-more vivid, more real.
With a faint sigh, he closed his eyes again, surrendering to the pull of sleep.
Alicia finished her piece, casting a final glance in Caden's direction.
He was still fast asleep, though his expression seemed more peaceful than before.
Without a sound, she slipped off the stage, retreating quietly to her hotel room for the night, where the hours passed in stillness.
The next day, Caden awoke feeling more rested than he had in weeks.
Back in Warrington, a renewed sense of calm washed over him.
He asked about Alicia's whereabouts, only to find out she had just returned to the city that morning.
For reasons he couldn't quite explain, his usual anxiety was gone.
After a month of tirelessly searching for her, he'd realized that chasing her too fiercely would only push her further away.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmPatience, he reminded himself.
Just give it stime, and he would have his chance.
In just a few days, it would be Gerry's mother's birthday.
Alicia would be there.
And even if she tried to slip away unnoticed, Caden knew he'd find a way to draw Her out.
Gerry had personally handed Alicia the invitation, leaving no room for her e to decline.
After carefully selecting a fitting birthday gift, she got dressed and ey headed to the party. She knew Caden would be there, but didn't go out of her way to avoid him.
So far, luck had been on her side.
Since stepping out of the car, she hadn't caught a glimpse of him.
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