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.

with a ten, trying to keep the

cards, smiling as she declared, “I have

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

replied, “I’m

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

directly. Turning to Caden, she said, "Let's keep it simple. Whoever finishes their cards

wasn't focused on the game itself. He played

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

before placing

He had almost nothing left,

the player was stunned. “A straight flush?

didn't know what to say. She had silently rejoiced in her victory, only to realize that Caden had allowed

waiter came to clear the

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

in answering. Then, his lips curved into a slight smile. "Even if you beat me, it doesn't mean you

casually and abruptly, "Mr. Ward, you seem very proud of

earned my

you,” Alice said with a hint of sarcasm. “I thought

eyebrow, unfazed by his comment. He

her sincerity. “Have you slept with your lover?” she

now, just with his wife,”

stirred inside Alice. She quickly corrected him: "I'm not his wife anymore.

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

slight smile played on his lips 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 gave him a small

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

speechless. Her comment had struck

ring was nothing more than a trinket. It was barely worth ten dollars, and now it was