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.

to playfully shout, “Cade,

voice, his tone

quickly flipped her over onto her knees and pulled down her baggy lounge pants until

satisfied smile, she gave him another slap, this time

“Caden, you moron! That

feet, the tiny pup, Cade, grew up and lunged, his

never taking his eyes off Alicia's figure. Her voice, deep and mocking, felt

her cheeks flushed from both irritation and the effort of blocking her wandering hand, covered her behind defensively. “I named him a long time ago. “He’s always been Cade

and returning late at night, barely catching a glimpse of the lively

been happily calling

demanded, the mirth in his tone fading into something darker. “Or I’ll

eyes, watery with pain, blinked defiantly. "No. “His name is

hand resting firmly on her tender skin, the warmth of her body seeing into

the heat radiating off of her, a

changed tactics. “You're strong enough to withstand a spanking, right? If not, that's fine. “I’ll punish that troublemaker

Alice's reaction was

around, eyes shining with unshed tears, glaring at him. “Why didn't you say so before?! Cade can

a moment,

react, Alice broke free from his grip,

ran out of the

he glanced at his

he enjoyed the scent of Alicia's floral body lotion on his palms. “What's

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

was pulling his leg.

when he sat down at the

and the third, the dreaded celery with beef,

at his fork for an eternity, unable to take the first

worry. I can always make a

lips into a thin line, eyes

said, his voice flat, as if all

his gaze fell on the soft cushion on Alice's

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

maid do it,” Caden

"Eat here."