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 the game

smiling as

next to her leaned over and whispered, "Miss, you just threw a four. Am I not supposed to be

calmly replied, “I’m

awkward. “What a

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

realized that Alice wasn't focused on the game itself. He played another card, indicating

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

a half smile before placing his

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

revealed, the player was stunned. “A straight

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

waiter came to clear the

directly at Caden. “Why did you let me win

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

Ward, you seem very

has earned my pride,” he replied

you,” Alice said with a hint of sarcasm.

He accepted her words easily and

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

now, just with his wife,” Caden

corrected

to change the subject, but her flushed ears betrayed her. She couldn't shake off the memory

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

that cheap ten-dollar ring a few days ago?” I

Her comment

than a trinket. It was barely worth ten dollars, and now it was just a