The unwanted wife’s unexpected comeback

Chapter 67:

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Caden's voice was colder than the rain lashing outside.

Alice struggled to hold the umbrella, the bag in her hand shaking slightly, full of antiseptic and bandages.

"Let me see your wound."

Caden's response was indifferent. "No need."

She rolled up the car window without thinking twice. Alicia froze, her reflection staring back at her in the glass.

Caden was silent for a moment, then looked out the window and noticed she was still standing there, motionless. I frowned slightly.

With a sigh, he slowed down and opened the door, letting her in.

She carefully slid into the passenger seat, wiping the rain off her clothes. The silence between them was thick, but Caden finally broke it.

“What are you doing here at this hour?” His voice was shrill. “Shouldn’t you be with Joshua by now, nice and warm in…?”

Alice couldn't believe how sharp his words were. She was fed up with his constant attacks and wondered if he would know when to stop.

Her emotions, already tangled and confused along the way, were completely untangled when he sat down next to her.

Without thinking, he sneered, “If it weren't for you hitting your shoulder like that, I wouldn't even care about you.”

Firmly, she took out iodine and cotton swabs, ready to clean the wound.

The air in the car slowly changed, becoming less tense as the moments passed.

earlier to calm the rush of adrenaline coursing through his veins. The heavy rain outside had been a distraction, and he didn't trust he could continue driving without losing control. Pulling over had been the safest option, but he hadn't expected Alicia to follow him there. He watched her closely, knowing she'd used the excuse of her injury to check on him. But that didn't bother him. In

His deep eyes seemed

charm could be, so she

I murmured. “Let me see

leaned back, almost lazily, and began to unbutton

quiet sound of rustling fabric filled the car, creating a

the hem of his shirt aside, his chest and abs slowly came into view.

“Stop, stop. You don't

"What, you don't want to

Alice was momentarily speechless.

look away, but he

hesitation, Caden removed his shirt completely, revealing his toned

was filled with an undeniable tension. The wound on his shoulder

on healing the wound, doing her best to ignore the

Caden asked, his tone

“Mm?” Alice replied absentmindedly.

she felt his hands wrap around her waist and lift

at her, calm and unfazed. “It's easier

her

a low chuckle. “What, are

she cleared her throat and

its proximity made it difficult to concentrate. The heat radiating from him

are you shaking?” Caden asked, watching her closely. “Is your blood

remain calm, swallowing her nerves.

as she pressed the cotton ball against her skin, it slipped

trying to hide it. “Oh,

to himself