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Caden opened his mouth as if to respond, then reconsidered, his words withdrawn as quickly as they had come.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

heart skipped a beat at

you know that?” He paused and asked with a smile, “When I go with you, will I be your

"You overthink things."

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

Caden's lips as they both returned to their food, finishing every last bite

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

remained indifferent as he replied,

just the first time he had ordered there.

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

trying to gauge her intentions. When he didn't do anything, Alicia took it upon

the pace this time,

that he was responding, that his pulse was

and she pushed

firmly around her waist, he pulled her into his space. His voice was low, the slight purr of barely concealed desire. “The dumbest but most effective way to improve your kissing is to trace letters

before, but had always

nervously, choosing silence rather than

smiled at her hesitation, leaning in until his breath brushed her ear. “Want

his intense gaze. “What is there to

up to meet his dark,

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

indirect way of making her feel better was a kind

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

the allure, and Caden's eyes darkened with

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

Caden pulled her into his arms, capturing her lips once again in a kiss that was anything but gentle. It was like a spell,

want it

I wanted more.

went blank as her body melted against his,

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

brushing against his, fueling

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

then did Alice come to her

her voice breaking.

dead in his tracks, his words cutting through

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

reminded himself. The best prey is