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.

with a ten, trying to keep the game

smiling as she declared, “I have four of

to her leaned over and whispered, "Miss, you just threw a four. Am I not supposed to be your common

replied, “I’m

“What a strange way to flirt,” he mumbled

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

Alice wasn't focused on the game itself. He played another card, indicating that he agreed to her

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

a half smile before placing his cards face down on

cards did you have? He

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

had silently rejoiced in her victory, only to realize that Caden

came to clear the table

“Why

assume that he wasn't interested in answering. Then, his lips curved into a slight smile.

Ward, you seem

earned my pride,” he

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

He

by her sincerity. “Have you slept with your

with his wife,” Caden replied

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

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

easily, and yet she had the nerve to lie about something as

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

Her comment had struck

ten dollars,