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?”

felt a wave of bitterness rise up inside her and she pressed her lips together tightly. “Nothing,”

a thin blanket, 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.

Caden scoffed.

happened, and the thought ignited a spark of anger in him. “Didn’t

him in confusion. “What

become, and let out a bitter laugh. “You've really outdone

sank. “Caden, what’s wrong with you?” Had she really seen something?

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

and she bit her lip, glaring at him. “Do you really think I spent the night at the Yates mansion,

I supposed to think?” Are you still acting innocent with him? At this

trust him. And with all

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

explain everything to him, but now it seemed pointless. Swallowing, she spoke with quiet disappointment. “Believe what you want.” She threw

voice hardened. “Where do you think

of your

breakfast before you

back on the couch, her eyes red with anger as she glared at him. “Why would I? I cooked for you because I

“Because of our agreement. 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

but she did not

up your end of the deal? Do you feel guilty about

he hurt you quite a bit last night, considering

lost her composure.

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