Chapter 151

Alicia stood still, helmet in hand, staring intently at Caden. She fought the urge to be tidy. "I'll find someone to adopt him," she declared.

Alice replied firmly, "I want to keep him."

Caden slowed slightly. “I’ll contact the best pet store in Warrington to ensure he’s well cared for, okay?”

Alice insisted, "I want to keep him myself."

Caden's expression turned stern. “Is that really necessary?”

Alice, determined, replied, "I can rent a place nearby. They won't bother you."

Caden was silent a moment before coldly ordering, “Get in.”

Alice's face lit up, and she quickly mounted the motorcycle. Noticing Caden had relented, she smiled. “His teeth are so soft, and it’s soothing when he nibbles your fingers. Wanna try?”

Caden was shocked and cursed under his breath. "Get away from me."

They visited a nearby pet hospital for vaccinations and deworming, also picking up puppy formula and supplies. Alicia loaded the supplies onto Caden's motorcycle.

“Take this to the apartment first,” she said. “I promised Monica I’d spend time with her today, so I have to go.”

Caden looked deeply upset. The pup, now fed and content, was fast asleep.

Back in the apartment, Caden pulled out the pink pillow Alicia had chosen and frowned. He placed the puppy on it and casually checked its sex. He was a male. A pink pillow for a male dog? He decided to check if the puppy was comfortable.

After attending to these tasks, Caden washed and sanitized his hands thoroughly. By the time he finished, it was late evening. He wasn’t ready for bed, however, and sat down at his desk to catch up on work. His grandmother, Ciara, called to him. He answered immediately. “What’s wrong, Grandma?”

Ciara looked tired. “I’ve already slept eleven hours. Why aren’t you resting yet?”

Caden let out a silent sigh of relief. "I'm working," he muttered.

“Eleven thirty?” Ciara exhaled deeply. “Spend more time with the ladies, Caden.”

Caden massaged his temples. He had, in fact, spent considerable time with Alicia that day. Ciara, restless and unable to sleep, was talkative. The conversation soon turned to her future spouse.

"Come back after Christmas. I want to introduce you to someone. You don't have to marry them, but try to start a relationship, okay?"

“I’ll be too busy next year,” Caden replied.

"You're always busy. What do you do all day?"

Caden looked at the pillow nearby and quickly devised an excuse. “I have a dog to take care of now.”

Ciara was surprised. “A dog? You don’t like pets.”

Caden wasn't sure what had prompted his agreement to Alicia's request. "Maybe I'm not feeling well," he suggested.

Ciara worried. “Sick again? You’re too fragile for your age.”

He paused, not wanting to prolong the conversation. “How many people are you taking with you to Warrington?”

"None. They don't know Warrington. I might have to hire bodyguards."

"Okay, I'll take care of it personally."

When Alice entered Monica's house, she greeted her with a mocking smile. "Is that handsome biker the guy you've been secretly dating?"

Alice cleared her throat awkwardly. "No, I don't know him."

"But what brought you here?" Monica raised an eyebrow.

“I called a rental car service,” Alicia lied smoothly. “He’s just a wealthy young man exploring how normal people live,” she added. Monica let the matter drop.

“Sure, I know you're shy. Just let me know when you decide to go public.” Monica added thoughtfully, “Even without seeing his face, I could tell he’s well endowed.” She smiled knowingly. “He reminds me of Caden.”

Alicia was speechless.

Monica joked, "Why didn't you kiss him goodbye before you left?"

Alicia felt a tickle on her lips. "I'm going to take a shower, Monica," she replied, quickly leaving the room.

Once in the bathroom, Alicia remembered showering in Caden's office earlier. However, to avoid Monica's skepticism, she decided to shower again.

Dressed in the revealing nightwear Monica had bought her, Alicia returned with flushed cheeks. Monica, lying on the bed, looked at her playfully. “Look at that slim waist! Any man would be tempted,” she joked.

Alicia giggled and playfully threw herself onto the bed, wrestling with Monica. Monica delighted in the contact. Although they had often shared a bed, physical contact was rare. Alice expected Monica to tickle her, but she didn't. Pausing, Monica grabbed Alicia's hand and asked seriously, "Do you want to look under my dress?"

Monica's smile widened mischievously. "Do you want me to?"

Alicia acknowledged the need to confirm something. Monica indulged her for a while before removing her hand. “How soft. Can I touch your bottom too?”

Alice declined and slid under the blanket. Memories of the day's events with Caden flooded her mind, puzzling her. Monica's touch left her unfazed, yet Caden's presence was overwhelmingly moving. She bit her lip, feeling trapped by her emotions. Monica, watching her, sneered, “Are you thinking about another man while you're in my bed?”

Alice's face flushed crimson, and she buried herself under the blanket. "No," she muttered.