The unwanted wife’s unexpected comeback

Chapter 53:

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A wave of awkwardness washed over Caden.

Her initial thought was that an inappropriate photo of Alicia might be circulating.

I have looked up.

Alice, now separated from the group, stood alone and distant. Her expression soured as she considered retreating into the adjacent vegetation, clearly disturbed and intimidated by the crowd.

In a stern voice, Caden ordered, “Drive over there and confiscate their phones.”

Hank noticed immediately.

As Alicia was about to flag down a cab, a Maybach suddenly stopped in front of her, blocking her path. Hank got out of the vehicle and, with authority, demanded that the group hand over their phones.

He then deleted all the photos they had taken, right in front of Alice.

Alicia, initially shocked, soon relaxed into a smile and said, “Thanks, Hank.”

Hank modestly declined the compliment. “Mr. Ward's orders. Where are you headed, Miss Bennett? “I can offer you a ride.”

Alicia looked at Caden.

Leaning back in the backseat, Caden was absorbed in his phone, his sharp profile radiating indifference.

She hesitated a moment and then said, “Thanks for the offer, Hank, but I'm not sure if it's on your route. “I’m headed to the Yates mansion.”

Hank replied with a hint of surprise, “Actually, he is on his way. Mr. Ward is on his way, too.”

Alice was speechless.

Caden, who harbored such disdain for her father, would

Alice

long skirt, which reached down to her calves, was uncomfortable when she sat down, forcing her to adjust it and the straps of her dress out of concern

look

bother covering up?" I have

anything doesn't mean I can't choose to cover

was taken back by the exchange. He thought to himself, Am I really getting all this drama

smile was evident. “You're quite changeable. Just last night, you expressed how much you missed me,

the unique content unfolding before him. Alicia inhaled deeply. “I’ve already

replied nonchalantly,

grew inside her. He always

quickly accessed his chat history from the

felt uncomfortable. “What

see if others believe it,” Caden replied

to send it

it had been Gerry, it wouldn't have been a problem,

started and her heart raced. This could

thought about picking up the phone, but remembered an

what you think best. The rumors about us won't hurt me,” Alice said, forcing a smile. “In fact, being linked to Mr. Ward might

With a flick,

and she gritted her teeth. "Don't forget to tell me his

“I will,” Caden confirmed.

silence, Alice turned

amusement and irritation. He had never witnessed such a youthful side to Caden. Caden always became more talkative around

silent until Alicia's phone interrupted

tone, Alice