Chapter 628: Don't.

Someone might see. She took a seat on the bench beside him. Caden was unsure of the events unfolding inside, but the reprieve was welcome. He reclined, a rare display of fatigue.

"Alicia, how did you find out I needed the medicine so urgently?" Alicia was surprised. "Did you really need it?"

Caden gazed into her dark eyes. "Was bringing the medicine just a coincidence?" Alicia attempted a smile, but it faltered. She carefully checked his pale face.

"When I called and found you were at the hospital, I assumed something serious had happened. I wanted to come, but I didn't want to arrive empty-handed, so I grabbed some medicine from Monica, hoping it might be useful."

Caden's expression was intense as he held her hand tightly. "Was it really just a coincidence?" Alicia felt anxious under his gaze.

"Yes, it was a coincidence." At that moment, she felt a strong urge to find Monica. She collected more medicine and went straight to the Hopkins family residence, asking Cliff for a ride. It felt like a gut instinct, addressing Caden's urgent need.

Caden suddenly laughed. Without a word, he drew Alicia into his arms, ignoring her slight resistance, and embraced her firmly. Alicia felt his tension, so she stopped resisting and hugged him back. She sensed something major had occurred. Her instincts had been correct.

Caden's mind was overwhelmed by Alicia's unexpected arrival, yet her presence calmed him. He didn't want to think about anything else, only to cherish this moment's warmth.

After a while, a bodyguard approached with an update. Still embraced by Caden, Alicia's cheeks flushed with embarrassment. The bodyguard cleared his throat.

"Mr. Ward, are you paying attention?" Caden remained silent. Alicia tugged at his hair. "Hey, Caden, he's speaking to you."

Caden raised his head, but maintained a firm grip on Alicia's waist, keeping her close, and faced the bodyguard. "What is it?"

The bodyguard informed him, "Mr. Ward, Gareth is no longer in critical condition."