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.

trying to keep

smiling as she declared, “I have

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

calmly replied, “I’m aware of

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

mouth twitched, but she didn't answer him directly. Turning to Caden, she said, "Let's keep it simple.

on the game itself. He

her best cards, barely managing to win the round. She clapped

a half smile before placing his cards face down

cards did you have? He had almost nothing left, and yet you

player was stunned.

victory, only to realize that Caden had allowed it. Suddenly, the victory seemed

left, a waiter came to clear the table and

“Why did you let me win

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 can beat

"Mr. Ward,

has earned my pride,” he replied

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

unfazed by his comment. He accepted her words easily and replied slowly,

caught off guard by her sincerity. “Have you slept with your lover?” she

now, just with his wife,” Caden replied

She quickly corrected

She couldn't shake off the memory of that night, no matter how

yet she

the sudden divorce? Weren’t you making a fuss about that cheap

Her comment had

than a trinket. It was barely worth ten