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

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

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

calmly replied, “I’m aware

feeling awkward. “What a strange

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

itself. He played another card, indicating that

best cards, barely managing to win the round. She

gave her a half smile before placing

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

stunned.

silently rejoiced in her victory, only to realize

to clear the table

cup and looked directly at Caden. “Why did you let me

in answering. Then, his lips curved into

"Mr. Ward, you seem very

my pride,” he replied

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

his comment. He accepted her

her sincerity. “Have you

now, just with his

stirred inside Alice. She quickly corrected him:

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

her. She blushed so easily, and yet

the sudden divorce? Weren’t you making a fuss about that cheap ten-dollar ring a

was speechless. Her comment

It was barely worth ten dollars, and now it was just