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

her cards, smiling as she declared,

whispered, "Miss, you just threw a four. Am I not supposed to be

“I’m

feeling awkward. “What a strange way to flirt,” he

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

realized that Alice wasn't focused on the game itself. He played

to win the round. She

gave her a half smile before placing his cards face down

He

were revealed, the player was stunned. “A

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

clear the table and served two cups of

and looked directly at Caden. “Why did

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

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

has earned my pride,”

you,” Alice said with a hint of

his comment. He accepted her words easily and replied

guard by her sincerity. “Have you slept

now, just with his wife,” Caden replied without

quickly corrected him: "I'm not his wife anymore.

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

small reactions she made. A slight smile played on his lips as he watched her. She blushed so easily, and yet she

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

speechless. Her comment had struck a

more than a trinket. It was barely worth ten dollars, and