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.

opportunity to playfully shout, “Cade,

his voice, his

over onto her knees and pulled down her

smile, she gave him another slap,

you moron!

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

eyes off Alicia's figure. Her voice, deep and mocking, felt a chill down his spine. "When did you name the little

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

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

Alice had been happily calling the dog

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

with pain, blinked defiantly.

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

heat radiating off of her, a clear indication of

a spanking, right? If

expected, Alice's reaction was

shining with unshed tears, glaring at him. “Why didn't you

a moment, Caden

broke free from his grip, quickly pulling up her pants with a

and ran out of

glanced at his watch, turned off his laptop, and headed into the

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

into Cade's bowl with a satisfied smile, her tone mischievous as she replied, "Celery with

was

he sat down at the table, three

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

his fork for an eternity, unable to take

the silence. "You don't like it? Don't worry. I can always make a soup with celery

into a thin line,

just have some bread,” he said, his voice flat, as if

fell on the soft cushion on

much? “I didn’t even try very hard.” Alice's expression hardened, but she didn't say

do it,” Caden added

"Eat here."