The unwanted wife’s unexpected comeback

Chapter 68:

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Alicia tried to pull away from Caden. “Just a casual question,” she said, trying to regain some distance.

Caden laughed softly, unfazed by the blow he had received earlier. Nothing seemed to bother him.

I leaned in slightly, breathing in Alicia's scent.

His movement brought their skin into contact, and his cool lips lightly brushed her cheek. The contact lingered, a reminder of the tension in the air.

Alicia, trying to amuse the conversation, asked, “That punch was meant for me. Why did you help me?” She had always assumed that Caden didn't appreciate her.

His answer was vague. “Instinct.”

Alice was silent for a moment.

She thought about pressing him, asking him why his instincts had led him to protect her, but something held her back. She felt too uncomfortable.

And with someone like Caden, she knew she wouldn't get a straight answer anyway. He would most likely just make fun of her.

The moment passed and Alice finished bandaging the wound.

“That's it, all set,” she said, ready to get out of the car. But Caden wasn't about to let her go. He pulled her close, holding her close.

“Where are you going?” he asked, his grip gentle but strong enough to keep her in place.

They were so close that Alice couldn't look away.

Her eyes were fixed on his.

She felt trapped, unable to look away from him. “I'll be back,” she murmured, unsure of herself under the intensity of the moment. She felt like she couldn't stay here, in this intimate space with Caden, without her mind wandering to those embarrassing dreams she'd been having.

Caden narrowed his eyes slightly. “Are you really going to walk out of here and go straight to Joshua’s bed?”

Alice instinctively shook her head. "No."

him at all. “Why

their relationship, why

before she could respond, Caden interrupted her

as

I couldn't deny it.

ear, his voice teasing. “How about we

ran through Alicia, her body reacting before she could stop it. She felt as if her breath had left her completely. “You're not upset that I just got off with Joshua?” Alicia asked, her voice wavering

remember?” His tone was merciless, stripping her of her doubts.

a lump in her throat. She

hands on her shoulders, she asked hesitantly,

him didn't seem to affect his mood at all. How could he think about this now, after

leaned in, kissing her before she

in the car?” I have murmured between kisses. Even then, he managed to keep his composure, his voice soft and calm. “Pick to hotel. “I’ll find the

his kiss. Her mind was a whirlwind, and all the reasons why they shouldn't be doing this were blurring. She no

as

cold air brushed her bare skin and she realized how far

Alice was surprised. “When…?”

so soft it was almost a whisper, and

phone range, breaking the tension that had built

the time she realized what was happening, Caden had already picked up the phone and

your man," he said, with a

embarrassment. She tried to pull away, but Caden's hand

words Alice was about to say caught in

came through the phone. "Alicia, where have

to calm her breathing. Just as she started to respond, Caden leaned down mischievously and pressed his

slow, teasing, but quiet enough that

heart racing. Joshua, impatient at the lack of response,

"Alice?"

just enough for her to breathe, and in her weariness, she

started her, causing

wicked grin. And so if to reward her slip,

Caden's lip, hard enough to draw

the pain only made the glow in his