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.

the opportunity to playfully shout,

voice, his

and pulled down her baggy lounge pants until the soft curve

she gave him

screamed, “Caden, you moron!

his feet, the tiny pup, Cade, grew up and lunged, his tiny teeth sinking into the hem

eyes off Alicia's figure. Her voice, deep and mocking,

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

leaving early in the morning and returning

to him, Alice had been happily calling

tone fading into something darker. “Or I’ll give you a real reason to

eyes, watery with pain, blinked defiantly.

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

of her, a clear indication of how much

strong enough to withstand a spanking, right? If not, that's

expected, Alice's reaction

“Why didn't you say

moment, Caden

free from his grip, quickly

ran out of the room, leaving

chase after her. Instead, he glanced at his watch, turned

hands together, he enjoyed the scent of Alicia's floral body lotion on

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

was pulling

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

and the

at his fork for an eternity, unable to take

voice cuts through the silence. "You don't like it? Don't worry.

pressed his lips into a thin line, eyes narrowing

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

his gaze fell on the

but she didn't say anything, her hands busy

maid do it,” Caden added

"Eat here."