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

as she declared, “I have four

and whispered, "Miss, you just threw a four. Am

replied, “I’m aware of

awkward. “What a strange way to

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

wasn't focused on the game itself. He played another

the round. She clapped her hands and

smile before placing

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

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

victory, only to realize that Caden

came to clear the table and served

Caden. “Why did you let

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

replied casually and abruptly, "Mr. Ward, you seem

my

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

raised an eyebrow, unfazed by his comment. He accepted her words easily and replied

guard by her sincerity.

with his wife,” Caden

quickly corrected

to change the subject, but her flushed ears betrayed her. She couldn't shake off the memory of that night, no

as he watched her. She blushed so easily, and yet she had the nerve to lie about something as daring as a hymen repair. The irony

a fuss about that cheap ten-dollar

was speechless. Her comment had

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