The unwanted wife’s unexpected comeback

Chapter 41:

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Alicia had suspected that Caden was the person Gerry had mentioned. Determined to act on her hunch, she bought the Viagra.

When she noticed Caden's stern look, she suppressed a silent laugh.

It was perfect.

I have realized that I had chosen the ideal gift.

Maintaining a gentle demeanor, he said, “Knowing that you are so particular, Mr. Ward, I made sure to choose the most expensive ones.”

Gerry couldn't help but laugh. "You're the only one bold enough to give Caden something like that," he said.

Alicia blinked and looked back at Caden.

She offered him a bright smile. “I may be a little presumptuous, but we're all pretty familiar with each other by now. Practical gifts are the best, don't you think? Do you like it, Mr. Ward?”

Caden's face remained unreadable.

He stared at her for several seconds. Then he reached out and took the bag. “I like it. It’s exactly what I need,” he replied.

Alice's smile faltered for a moment.

Rather than fearing that Caden might lose his temper, she was more concerned about his hidden intentions behind a friendly facade.

Who could have predicted what underhanded tricks he might use in retaliation?

Without hesitation, Caden opened one of the boxes, took out two pills, and drank them with a sip of wine.

Alice felt a sudden jolt of surprise.

Gerry looked at her in disbelief. “Really, Caden? Are you really taking these?”

Caden kept a stoic expression. The wine lingered on his lips, enhancing his dangerous appeal.

I have swallowed and stared at Alice. “Miss Bennett, you have excellent taste. “These go down very well.”

A tingle ran through Alice as he looked at her. Her confidence evaporated, leaving her speechless. It looked like she had gotten herself into serious trouble.

have picked up the box and inspected

Viagra. He couldn't help but marvel at Caden's audacity. “You're amazing, Caden. The instructions recommend one pill a day, and you just took two at once. Aren’t you afraid

and unbuttoned two

glimpse of skin beneath his unbuttoned shirt, and she was drawn

He quickly looked away.

it, but his voice broke through. “Staying up all night might be overkill, but five

know

picked up a bottle without checking its contents and began to pour. Caden

hand shook and he nearly spilled the contents. Gerry sat up in surprise.

the day I came back,”

has

Caden paused before answering.

staring at her, coiling around her and preparing

formed on

“Alice!” Caden shouted sharply.

sharply, her face

now? Was he planning to reveal everything to

and said

stood frozen for a moment. Realizing this, she quickly

his reaction and asked him, “What's wrong with wine?” Can’t you

her sweaty hands on her knees and forced a smile. “I'm allergic to alcohol. “I

how could you forget something like that?” Gerry commented. “Even

sudden thought occurred to him. “Wait a minute, Caden, how do you know Alicia is

was one time she drank too much

of sweat began to form on his forehead again. He had wiped

wished he would

on his words. “Did she go crazy around you? What exactly

respond, but she quickly interrupted him. “I really

have someone bring you some,” Gerry

couldn't wait

chest and stood up. “I’ll go get

an answer, she ran out of the room. Gerry looked

silent, but smiled with satisfaction. He seemed to be in a good mood as he opened a

about a drink?” Caden

Gerry accepted without hesitation.

but his low tolerance meant that after a few glasses he felt

on the other hand, remained clear-headed. He glanced at the door from time

to leave immediately, but she needed to talk to Gerry about