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Caden opened his mouth as if to respond, then reconsidered, his words withdrawn as quickly as they had come.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 can't wait, count the

a beat at

with a smile, “When I go with you, will I

"You overthink things."

“I have no

subtle smile played on Caden's lips as they both returned to their food, finishing every last bite in comfortable

lips. “So, do you like the food here?” Her voice was casual, but she couldn't

expression remained indifferent

wasn't that he had fallen in love with the food, it was just the first time he had ordered there. Yet somehow,

was no point in running away,

if trying to gauge her intentions. When he didn't do

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

he was responding, that his pulse was

much and she pushed him back, catching her breath.

purr of

before, but had always found it too embarrassing

choosing

leaning in until his breath brushed her ear. “Want me to show

slightly under his intense

up to meet his dark, intense eyes.

really need an apology? Wasn’t what

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

murmured, his voice softer, almost vulnerable.

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

edged with warmth, “are best saved for the

again in a kiss that was anything but gentle. It was like a spell, a kiss that grew more intoxicating with each passing second,

didn't want it to

I wanted more.

her body melted against his, his touch

waist until he heard the sound he

was brushing against his, fueling the tension

as he could, but when the need overwhelmed him, he scooped her up without a second thought, carrying her into

to her senses, her eyes

gasped, her voice breaking. “We’ve already done it

stopped dead in his tracks, his words cutting

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

himself. The best prey