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

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

over and whispered, "Miss, you just threw a four. Am I not supposed

replied, “I’m aware

looked between Caden and Alicia, feeling awkward. “What a strange way to flirt,” he

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

game itself. He played

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

smile before placing his cards face down

looked confused. “What cards did you have? He had almost nothing left, and yet you

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

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

left, a waiter came to clear the table and served

directly at Caden. “Why did you let me win on purpose?” she

Then, his lips curved into a slight smile.

abruptly, "Mr. Ward, you seem

has earned my pride,” he

of sarcasm. “I

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

off guard by her sincerity.

his wife,” Caden replied

quickly corrected

She couldn't shake off

played on his lips as he watched her. She blushed so easily, and yet she

about that cheap ten-dollar ring a few

speechless. Her comment had struck a

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