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

down her cards, smiling as she declared, “I have four of

you just threw a four. Am I

calmly replied, “I’m

Alicia, feeling awkward. “What a strange way to flirt,” he mumbled

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

the game itself. He played another

to win the round. She clapped her hands and said, “So, the deal to

a half smile before placing his cards face down on

have? He had almost nothing left, and yet you couldn't

revealed, the player was stunned. “A

what to say. She had silently rejoiced in her victory, only to realize that Caden

came to clear the table and

Caden. “Why

his lips curved into a

and abruptly, "Mr. Ward, you seem very

has earned my pride,” he replied

a hint of sarcasm. “I thought you were only buying his company to get

raised an eyebrow, unfazed by his comment. He accepted her words easily and

caught off guard by her sincerity. “Have you

his wife,” Caden replied

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

ears betrayed her. She couldn't

A slight smile played on his lips as he watched her. She blushed so easily, and yet she had the nerve to lie about something as daring as a hymen repair. The irony

about that cheap ten-dollar ring a few

speechless. Her comment had struck

worth ten dollars, and now it