The unwanted wife’s unexpected comeback

Chapter 158:

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Alicia felt her heart stop for a fraction of a second.

She wanted to move, to get away, but her body refused to listen, frozen in place as if some invisible force held her captive.

Caden's face was mere inches from hers, his breath hot against her skin and his chiseled features so perfect they seemed almost unreal. The mischievous glint in her deep eyes washed over her like an unstoppable tide, leaving her breathless.

Her breathing became shallow, each inhalation slow and deliberate as her chest rose and fell against his. She wasn't sure whose heart was pounding, his or hers.

Alice parted her lips, her voice barely a whisper. “Is there anyone who doesn't like you?”

The words seemed to catch Caden off guard.

Only then did she notice his ears, which were flushed bright red. With a mocking arch of her brow, she asked, “So, do you admit it?”

Trying to suppress the whirlwind of emotions swirling inside her, she replied with a defiant smile, “Hard not to, considering your… impressive skills in bed.”

For a brief second, Caden seemed at a loss for what to say.

His lips curved into a bemused smile. “Is that all you like about me?”

Her eyelashes fluttered as she tried to regain her composure, her voice regaining its edge. “What else is there to like? Your bad temper, or that sharp tongue of yours?”

Caden scoffed, “Who said my skills couldn't compare to a teenager’s?”

Alice gave him a serious look. “You must have worked really hard to keep up with me. Well done. “I think I like you even more now.”

Annoyed by her brazen comment, Caden slapped her on the butt.

The sound was sharp, echoing in the silent room, and he felt the soft give of her skin beneath his palm.

Feeling a little remorseful, she rubbed the spot she had just hit, although it was anything but comforting. Alice flinched and arched her back to avoid the jab. “See? You can't stand a little teasing. “How embarrassing.”

He had raised his voice, inadvertently drawing the pup's attention.

The puppy shifted on his short legs, his tail wagging impatiently.

took the opportunity to playfully

his voice, his tone

over onto her knees and pulled down

a satisfied smile, she gave him another slap,

you

and lunged, his tiny

off Alicia's figure. Her voice, deep and mocking, felt a chill down his

wandering hand, covered her behind defensively. “I named him a long time ago.

leaving early in the morning and

him, Alice had been happily calling the dog

mirth in his tone fading into something

blinked defiantly. "No. “His name

skin, the warmth of her body seeing into his

radiating off of her, a clear indication

withstand a spanking, right? If not, that's

Alice's

with unshed tears, glaring at him. “Why didn't you say so before?!

a moment, Caden was

broke free from his grip, quickly

grabbed Cade and ran out of

Instead, he glanced at his watch, turned off his laptop, and headed into

enjoyed the scent of Alicia's floral

room, Alicia poured milk into Cade's bowl with a satisfied smile, her tone mischievous

was pulling his leg.

he sat down at the table, three dishes

second a beef salad, and the third, the dreaded celery with beef, her least favorite

an eternity, unable

cuts through the silence. "You don't like it? Don't worry. I can always

pressed his lips into a

bread,” he said, his voice flat, as if

gaze fell on the soft cushion

hurt that much? “I didn’t even try very hard.” Alice's expression hardened, but she didn't say anything, her hands busy clearing the plates from the

do it,” Caden

"Eat here."