The unwanted wife’s unexpected comeback

Chapter 149:

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She leaned forward instinctively, her lips glistening softly in the dim light, a subtle sheen that made them even more appetizing. To Caden, they were far more tempting than the food in front of him.

His gaze lingered on them for a moment.

Alice noticed.

His expression hardened, though he tried to hide it. He silently placed the half-eaten chicken wing on his plate.

Caden blinked, momentarily speechless. He could do this, he could show more care, especially since she was still recovering from their earlier intimacy. “I’m not interested in your chicken wing,” he said, his voice low. “I'm interested in your lips.”

Alice was speechless.

His insinuation did not go unnoticed.

She fought the urge to roll her eyes, silently complaining to herself. Hadn't they kissed enough before?

Why was he still so obsessed with her?

What was the problem with the lips?

With a quick, deliberate movement, he snatched away the chicken wing she had just handed over.

Caden raised his eyebrows, once again taken back by her unapologetic behavior.

But instead of teasing her further, he got the conversation back on track. “I'm taking you to a banquet at the end of this month. Start preparing now.”

Alice was curious. “What's the reason?”

"To make you feel better."

His eyes lit up in intrigue. “And how do you plan to do that? “When is the banquet?”

Caden opened his mouth as if to respond, then reconsidered, his words withdrawn as quickly as they had come. “I'll let you know when the time comes. Just so you know, it will be before the end of the month.”

Alice's lips curved down in disappointment.

"That's still a long way off!"

a mocking glint in his eyes. “If you can't wait, count

skipped a

know that?” He paused and asked with a smile, “When I go

"You overthink things."

her shoulders slumping. “I have no desire to

subtle smile played on Caden's lips as they both returned to their food,

lips. “So, do you like the food here?” Her voice was casual, but

expression remained indifferent

in love with the food, it was just the first time he had ordered there. Yet

and Alice knew the kiss was inevitable. There was no point in running

first move, Caden scrutinized her, as if trying to gauge her intentions. When he didn't do anything, Alicia took it upon herself to close the gap, gently pressing her lips against his, leaning her body

determined to set the pace this time, and to her surprise, her technique

to notice that he was responding, that his

was too much and she pushed him back, catching her breath. “Is that

into his space. His voice was low, the slight purr of barely concealed desire. “The dumbest but

this method before, but had always

choosing silence rather than

at her hesitation, leaning in until his breath brushed her ear. “Want me to show you?”

slightly under his intense gaze.

to meet his dark, intense

you really need an

better was a kind of apology,

murmured, his voice softer, almost vulnerable. “I need

the allure, and Caden's eyes darkened

now edged with warmth, “are best saved

that was anything but gentle. It was like a spell,

didn't want it

I wanted more.

against

wasn't satisfied yet. His fingers slid lower, brushing her waist until he heard the sound

brushing against his, fueling the tension between them and

as much as he could, but when the need overwhelmed him, he scooped her up without

Alice come to her senses, her

her voice breaking. “We’ve already

stopped dead in his tracks, his words cutting through the

persuade her if he wanted to, but her rules were set in stone and he had to abide

himself. The best prey is always