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Caden opened his mouth as if to respond, then reconsidered, his words withdrawn as quickly as they had come.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

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

a beat at his

that?” He paused and asked with a

"You overthink things."

shoulders slumping. “I have no desire

as they both returned to their food, finishing

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

expression remained indifferent as he

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

There was no point in running away, so she took the initiative to stand

the first move, Caden scrutinized her, as if trying to gauge her intentions. When he didn't do anything,

this time,

take long for her to notice that he was responding, that his pulse

she pushed him back, catching her breath.

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

method before, but

nervously, choosing silence rather

her ear. “Want

his intense gaze. “What is there to

dark, intense eyes. “You could

“Do you really need

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

he murmured, his voice softer, almost

only added to the allure, and

words,” he said, his voice now edged with warmth,

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

didn't want

I wanted more.

blank as her body melted against his,

lower, brushing her waist until he

against his, fueling the tension between them and further fueling

the need overwhelmed

to her senses, her eyes wide with

breaking. “We’ve already done

tracks, his words cutting through the

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

he reminded himself. The best prey is