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

as she declared,

and whispered, "Miss, you just threw

replied, “I’m

awkward. “What a

twitched, but she didn't answer him directly. Turning to Caden, she said, "Let's keep it simple. Whoever finishes their

itself. He played another card,

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

before placing his cards face down

did you have? He had

the player was stunned. “A straight flush? Why didn’t you

victory, only to realize that Caden had allowed it. Suddenly, the victory

came to clear the table and

“Why did you let me win on

lips curved into a slight smile.

replied casually and abruptly, "Mr. Ward, you seem very proud

has earned my

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

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

sincerity. “Have you slept with your lover?” she

just with his wife,” Caden replied without

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

She couldn't shake off the memory of that night, no matter

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 something as daring as a hymen repair. The irony gave

you making a fuss about that cheap ten-dollar ring a few days ago?” I

was speechless. Her comment

trinket. It was barely worth ten dollars, and now it was