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.

responded with a ten, trying to keep the game

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

leaned over and whispered, "Miss, you just threw a four.

calmly replied, “I’m aware

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

directly. Turning to Caden, she said, "Let's

itself. He played

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

half smile before placing his

have? He had almost nothing left, and

were revealed, the player was stunned. “A

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

clear the

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

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

replied casually and abruptly, "Mr. Ward,

earned my pride,”

said with a hint of sarcasm. “I thought you

his comment. He accepted her

guard by her sincerity. “Have you slept with

with his wife,” Caden replied without

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

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

so easily, and yet she had the nerve to lie about something as daring as a hymen repair. The irony gave

about that cheap ten-dollar ring a

Her comment had

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