The unwanted wife’s unexpected comeback

Chapter 138:

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The sound of the door opening woke Alice from her light sleep. She rubbed her eyes and looked up. “Why are you here?” she asked.

Caden, still suffering from a hangover-induced migraine, didn't respond immediately. The sleepless night he'd spent, coupled with an empty day, had left him in a bad mood. You'd say he was smoking.

"When did you get back?" he asked, his voice clipped.

"A few minutes ago. I was just about to fall asleep," Alice confessed softly.

Caden's expression hardened even further as he silently changed his shoes and went to wash his hands. The atmosphere in the room felt cold and unwelcoming. Alicia could practically feel her impatience in the air. Confusion washed over her, but exhaustion got the better of everything else.

After jumping from the second floor the night before and injuring her ankle, she spent hours in the hospital, waiting for the swelling to subside. The night had felt endless, and with nowhere else to turn, she found herself back here, unsure of what to do. Alicia had assumed Caden would stay at the office all night and hadn't expected him to return at seven in the morning. She watched him silently as his back was turned.

After washing his hands, he poured himself a glass of water. His tall stature radiated a harsh, unapproachable air. After finishing the water, he walked over and took off his coat.

Not wanting to leave any room for misunderstanding, Alice spoke up. “I went to the Yates mansion yesterday…”

Before she could say more, Caden threw the coat on the couch. It was then that she caught the faint scent of alcohol.

And then there was something else: a woman's perfume. This fact surprised her. Had he stayed out all night because he was with another woman?

Caden began to unbutton his shirt without saying a word. "SW? What happened next?”

up inside her

but I noticed she had changed her clothes. Light marks on her neck caught her eye. They were barely visible, but enough for Caden to notice. At

Caden scoffed.

what could have happened, and the thought ignited a spark of anger in him. “Didn’t you say Joshua

looked at him in confusion. “What are you

realized how absurd his thoughts had become, and let

sank. “Caden, what’s wrong with you?” Had she really seen something? She didn't

his composure. “Did you at least shower? “I don’t want

reddened with anger, and she bit her lip, glaring at him. “Do you really think I spent the

you still acting innocent with him?

with all she knew, what was there left for her

very things that had given her the courage to face Joshua the night before. Unlike him, she couldn't afford to assume victory. She had to weigh each decision

Swallowing, she spoke with quiet disappointment. “Believe what you want.”

“Where do you think you’re

your

breakfast before you

leaned back on the couch, her eyes red with anger as she glared at him. “Why

We're partners, not me helping you for free. If you can’t offer anything in return, why wouldn’t I treat you like a

fingers trembled slightly, but she did not

interested in keeping up your end of the deal? Do you feel

hurt you quite a bit last night, considering how

her composure. Tears filled

like that, something twisted in Caden's chest. He had never seen her cry, except after their encounters. Were her comments really that