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.

a ten, trying to keep the

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

player next to her leaned over and whispered, "Miss, you just threw

calmly replied, “I’m aware of

Alicia, feeling awkward. “What

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

on the game itself. He played

put down her best cards, barely managing to win the round. She clapped her hands and said, “So,

her a half smile before placing

you have? He had almost

was stunned. “A straight flush?

her victory, only to realize that

the player left, a waiter came to clear the table and served two cups

“Why did

answering. Then, his lips curved into a slight smile. "Even if you beat

and abruptly, "Mr. Ward, you seem very proud of

earned my pride,”

impress you,” Alice said with a hint of sarcasm. “I thought

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

off guard by her sincerity.

just with his

Alice. She quickly corrected

betrayed her. She couldn't

small reactions she made. A slight smile played on his lips as he watched her. She blushed so easily, and yet she had the nerve to lie about

divorce? Weren’t you making a fuss about that cheap ten-dollar ring a few days ago?”

speechless. Her comment

It was barely worth ten