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

as she

to her leaned over and whispered, "Miss, you just

replied, “I’m aware of

player looked between Caden and Alicia, feeling awkward. “What a strange way to

Caden, she said, "Let's keep it simple. Whoever finishes

He played another

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

gave her a half smile before placing

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

cards were revealed, the player was stunned. “A straight flush?

silently rejoiced in her victory, only to realize that Caden

clear the table and served

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

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

has earned my pride,” he

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

He accepted her words easily

by her sincerity. “Have you slept with

just with his wife,”

corrected him: "I'm not his wife

her. She couldn't shake off the memory of that night,

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

you making a fuss about that cheap ten-dollar ring a few days ago?” I

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barely worth ten dollars, and now it was just a painful