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Caden opened his mouth as if to respond, then reconsidered, his words withdrawn as quickly as they had come.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

skipped a beat at his

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

"You overthink things."

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

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

and wiped the corner of her lips. “So, do you like the food here?” Her voice was casual, but she couldn't help

remained indifferent

fallen in love with the food, it was just the

moment hung between them, and Alice knew the kiss was inevitable. There was no point in

to gauge her intentions. When he didn't do anything, Alicia took it upon herself to close the gap, gently pressing her lips against

pace this time, and to her

notice that he was responding, that

was too much and she pushed him back, catching her

the slight purr of barely concealed desire. “The dumbest but most effective way to improve

before, but had always found it

choosing silence rather than admitting

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

his intense gaze. “What is

to meet his dark, intense eyes. “You

raised an eyebrow. “Do you really need an apology? Wasn’t what

that his indirect way of making her feel better was a kind

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

the allure,

his voice now edged with warmth, “are best

kiss that was anything but gentle. It

want it to

I wanted more.

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

His fingers slid lower, brushing her waist until he heard the sound

fueling the tension between them and further

jaw, holding back as much as he could, but when the need overwhelmed him, he scooped her up without a second thought, carrying her

then did Alice come to her senses, her

her voice breaking. “We’ve already done it

tracks, his words cutting through

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

he reminded himself. The best prey is always worth