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Caden opened his mouth as if to respond, then reconsidered, his words withdrawn as quickly as they had come.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

glint in his eyes. “If you can't wait, count the days

skipped a beat at

asked with a smile, “When I

"You overthink things."

her shoulders slumping. “I have no desire to make our relationship

lips as they both returned to their food, finishing every last bite in comfortable

here?” Her voice was casual, but she couldn't help but notice how much he had eaten. It seemed like he had quite

expression remained indifferent as he replied,

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

knew the kiss was inevitable. There was no

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

determined to set the pace this time,

that he was responding, that his pulse

much and she

pulled her into his space. His voice was low, the slight purr of barely concealed

method before, but had always found it too embarrassing to

her lips nervously, choosing silence rather

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

his intense gaze. “What

up to meet his dark, intense

you really need an

was a kind of apology,

his voice softer, almost vulnerable. “I need

the allure, and Caden's eyes

edged with

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

want it to

I wanted more.

melted against his,

yet. His fingers slid lower, brushing her waist until he heard the sound he was looking for. Alicia continued

brushing against his, fueling the tension between them and further fueling their

need overwhelmed him, he scooped her up without a second thought, carrying her

come to her

gasped, her voice breaking.

dead in his tracks, his words cutting through the

wanted to, but her rules were set in stone and

he reminded himself. The best prey is always