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?”

wave of bitterness rise up inside her and she

looked at her. She was wrapped in a thin blanket, but I noticed she had changed her clothes. Light marks on her neck caught her eye. They were barely

Caden scoffed.

have happened, and the thought ignited a spark of

him in confusion. “What are you

his thoughts had become, and let out a bitter

what’s wrong with you?” Had she really seen something? She didn't even know enough to

least shower? “I don’t want you

bit her lip, glaring at him. “Do you really think I spent the

supposed to think?” Are you still acting innocent with

all she knew, what

didn't realize was that it was those very things that had given her the courage to face

it seemed pointless. Swallowing, she spoke with quiet disappointment. “Believe what you want.” She threw the blanket aside and stood up. “I'm sorry I ruined your couch. I’ll replace it.”

“Where do you think

none of your

before you

anger as she glared at him. “Why would I? I cooked

even sharper. “Because of our agreement. We're partners, not me helping you for free. If you can’t offer anything in return, why

slightly, but she did

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

added, “It seems like he hurt you quite a bit last night, considering how easily you changed

composure.

seen her cry, except after their encounters.