Once Caden left, her smile faded as she lay back down.

She turned to the doctor and said, “I bit my tongue. Can you treat the injury?”

Yolanda had been harsh enough with herself to cause a significant wound.

The doctor, recognizing her importance to Caden, didn’t dare neglect her care.

When no one was watching, Yolanda discreetly grabbed a bottle of pills from the treatment room. She swallowed two pills quickly.

Her body often reacted poorly to various medications, and taking them carelessly could lead to severe allergies or even death.

After swallowing the pills, she couldn’t help but laugh at the thought of what was about to happen.

Alicia sat by herself, remembering the look Yolanda had given her just after Caden walked away.

Yolanda once asked, “Isn’t your role to satisfy Caden?” At that time, Alicia didn’t believe it.

However, Caden’s behavior tonight made it clear that Yolanda was right.

The realization struck Alicia like a heavy blow. She felt disoriented, unsure of how she managed to leave.

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Just then, a taxi pulled up beside her, and the driver inquired, “Ma’am, you’ve been standing here for a while. Do you need a ride?”

It was only then that she realized she was standing on the side of the road. She nodded, thanked him, and climbed into the car.

Caden’s call lit up her screen.

Alicia stared at his name, feeling a sting in her eyes but unable to cry.

It took two calls from him before she finally answered.

“Where are you?” Caden asked.

Alicia didn’t feel like responding. Instead, she asked, “Why are you calling?”

The hoarseness in her voice was impossible to miss, and Caden felt a sharp pang in his chest.

“I took Yolanda to Averibon for treatment. That’s all,” he explained.

Alicia’s heart tightened. The memory of seeing him with Yolanda hit her hard. She replied, “Then you should focus on her. I don’t need your concern.”

Caden’s breathing became heavier. He tried to rein in his frustration. “Alicia, stop playing games with me. I don’t have time to coddle you right now.”

Alicia let out a quiet, bitter laugh. She drew in a deep breath and ended the call, holding onto what little pride she had left for both of them.

The road was slick with ice, and the taxi crawled forward. The driver warned her, “Ma’am, hold on. This road is dangerous. Lots of accidents happen here.” Alicia nodded in response.

Moments later, a car beside them lost control and veered directly into their path.

A deafening crash echoed around them.

The taxi spun, skidded, and flipped over. Alicia’s vision darkened, and a loud ringing filled her ears.