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

cards, smiling as she declared,

and whispered, "Miss, you just threw a

calmly replied, “I’m

and Alicia, feeling awkward. “What a strange way to flirt,” he mumbled under his

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

He played another card, indicating that

round. She clapped her hands and said, “So,

gave her a half smile before placing his cards face down on

you have? He had almost nothing left,

were revealed, the player was stunned. “A

to say. She had silently rejoiced in her victory,

to clear the

cup and looked directly at Caden. “Why did you

silence made Alicia assume that he wasn't interested in answering. Then, his lips curved into a slight smile. "Even if you beat me, it doesn't mean you

Ward, you seem very

earned my

said with a hint of sarcasm. “I thought you were only buying his company to get

unfazed by his comment. He

sincerity. “Have you slept with

now, just with his wife,” Caden

Alice. She quickly corrected

subject, but her flushed ears betrayed her. She couldn't shake off the memory of

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

you making a fuss about that cheap

Her comment

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