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

smiling as

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

calmly replied, “I’m

awkward. “What a

Turning to Caden, she

itself. He played another card, indicating that he

win the round. She

a half smile before placing his cards

player looked confused. “What cards did you have? He had

the player was stunned. “A straight flush? Why

had silently rejoiced in her victory, only

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

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

in answering. Then, his lips curved

Ward, you

my pride,” he replied

it’s his skills that impress you,” Alice said with a hint of sarcasm. “I thought you were

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

sincerity. “Have you slept with your lover?”

now, just with his wife,” Caden replied without

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

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

yet she had the nerve to lie about something as daring as a hymen repair. The irony gave him a

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

was speechless. Her comment had

a trinket. It was barely worth ten dollars, and now it was just a painful reminder of