The unwanted wife’s unexpected comeback

Chapter 16:

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Alice had been playing cards for two hours and was starting to get bored. She decided to change games, hoping for a change of peace.

His luck soon improved. He won the first two rounds without much effort.

During the third round, a tall figure appeared behind her. The presence was strong and impossible to miss. Alicia didn't need to look to know it was Caden.

He walked past her and sat down, replacing the player in front of him.

Alice gathered her cards and gave him a small smile. “Mr. Ward, are you finally done with your busy schedule?”

Once Caden was settled, he collected each letter elegantly, exuding an air of refinement. Despite this, he fit into the casual atmosphere effortlessly. “I wasn't busy. “I just didn’t feel like seeing you,” he replied calmly.

Alice's lips moved in response.

Neither of them brought up the subject immediately.

“What happened to Lilliana’s face?” Caden asked casually, as if it were a trivial matter.

Alicia kept her explanation brief, given the other players around them. “He lost his temper and ended up hitting his face with my hand,” she said nonchalantly.

Caden paused for a moment before placing down a five. Alicia didn't hesitate. “Four twos,” she announced as she laid out the cards on the table.

Caden looked up and stared at her, lowering his voice. “Miss Bennett, I played a five.”

Unfazed, Alice replied, "So what? It's bigger than four twos?"

The silence that followed was deafening, leaving the other player visibly uncomfortable.

Caden threw his card on the table and passed his turn.

Alicia rolled a three.

ten, trying to keep the game

smiling as she declared, “I have

leaned over and whispered, "Miss, you just threw a four. Am

calmly replied, “I’m aware

feeling awkward. “What

him directly. Turning to Caden, she said, "Let's keep it simple.

focused on the game itself. He played another card,

to win the round. She clapped her

gave her a half smile before placing his cards face

did you have? He had

were revealed, the player was stunned.

rejoiced in her victory, only to realize

the player left, a waiter came to clear the table

her cup and looked directly at Caden. “Why did you let me win on purpose?”

his lips curved into a

Ward, you seem very

has earned my pride,” he replied

hint of sarcasm. “I thought you were only buying

comment. He

sincerity. “Have you slept with

with his wife,” Caden

Alice. She quickly corrected him: "I'm not

her flushed ears betrayed her. She couldn't shake off the memory of that night, no

on his lips as he watched her. She blushed so easily, and yet she had the nerve to lie about something as daring

a fuss about that cheap

Her comment had struck

barely worth ten dollars, and now it was just a painful reminder of her failed