The Princess and the Paupers

Chapter 622

“I want to talk to you face–to–face,” Caden said, somewhat hesitantly. “You free?”

“Just spit it out over the phone, I’m all ears.”

Caden’s eyes dimmed slightly. After a moment of silence, he finally spilled the beans. I’m heading abroad.”

Arabella seemed taken aback. Just like that?

“I’ve quit my job at the hospital and my flight’s this afternoon.” As Caden said this, his smile had a hint of bitterness.

‘Where to? Why in such a rush?”

As soon as she asked this, Romeo gripped her hand tightly. Looking up at him, she saw a look of warning and jealousy in his eyes. Arabella had a hunch he wasn’t telling the whole truth then her expression changed slightly. “That’s not the real reason you’re leaving.”

He often worked overtime and it was par for the course for him. He wouldn’t just get up and quit for no reason so something felt off.

She sure knew a lot about him,

Arabella

Pulling the wool over her eyes was proving to be a tall

he had indeed been interning at Hope Hospital, but he never

hospital every day, sometimes

to spend more time with Arabella, he volunteered for overtime and even took special care of

lot

tired at all. On the contrary, he felt happy to be able to have

point, Romeo started showing up by Arabella’s side.

death, Arabella stopped coming to the hospital. Their frequent interactions turned into no contact at all. He used overtime to numb himself

he picked up his phone just wanting to hear Arabella’s

now

to only add to his pain.

I just don’t want to do this

didn’t push further, but his sudden decision left