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 dangerous.

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

smile, she gave him another slap, this

you moron! That

and lunged, his tiny teeth

voice, deep and mocking, felt a chill down his spine. "When did

of blocking her wandering hand, covered her behind defensively. “I named him a long time ago. “He’s always been

and returning late at night, barely catching

Alice had been happily calling the dog

tone fading into something

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

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

feel the heat radiating off of her, a clear indication

tactics. “You're strong enough to withstand a spanking, right? If

Alice's

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

moment, Caden

could react, Alice broke free from his grip, quickly pulling up

Cade and ran out of

didn't bother to chase after her. Instead, he glanced at his

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

Cade's bowl with a

she was pulling his leg. Unfortunately, she wasn't

enough, when he sat down at the table, three dishes greeted

celery salad, the second a beef salad, and the third, the dreaded celery with

at his fork for an

mocking voice cuts through the silence. "You don't like it? Don't worry. I can always make a soup

a thin line, eyes

voice flat, as if all food had lost its

his gaze fell on the

didn't say anything, her hands busy clearing the plates from the table. She didn't even bother

do

"Eat here."