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Caden opened his mouth as if to respond, then reconsidered, his words withdrawn as quickly as they had come.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!"

“If you

a

He paused and asked with a smile, “When I go with

"You overthink things."

she murmured, her shoulders slumping. “I have no desire to make

lips as they both returned to their

the food here?” Her voice was casual, but she couldn't help but notice how much he

expression remained indifferent as

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

and Alice knew the kiss was inevitable. There was no point in running away, so she took the

whenever she made the 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

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

that he was responding, that his pulse was quickening

was too much and she pushed him back, catching her

voice was low, the slight purr of barely concealed desire. “The

of this method before, but

licked her lips nervously, choosing silence rather than admitting

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

squirmed slightly under his intense

up to meet his dark, intense eyes.

“Do you really need

knew that his indirect way of making her feel better was a kind of apology, but her pride demanded more, a special concession just

his voice softer, almost vulnerable.

only added to the allure, and Caden's eyes darkened with

words,” he said, his voice now edged with warmth, “are best

but before she could react, Caden pulled her into his arms, capturing her lips once again in a kiss that was anything but

want

I wanted more.

her body melted against his, his touch awakening a burning desire

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

fueling the tension between them and further fueling their

could, but when the need overwhelmed him, he scooped her up without a second

did Alice come to her senses, her

breaking.

his tracks,

rules were set in stone and he had to abide by them, no matter how

himself. The best prey is always worth