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,

his voice, his tone

knees and pulled down her baggy lounge pants until the soft curve

she gave him

“Caden, you

up and lunged, his tiny teeth sinking into the

barely flinched, never taking his eyes off Alicia's figure. Her voice, deep and

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

leaving early in the morning and returning late

him, Alice had been happily calling the dog “Cade” behind

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

eyes, watery with pain, blinked

his hand resting firmly on her tender skin, the warmth

off of her, a clear indication of how much his earlier blow had

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

expected, Alice's reaction was

eyes shining with unshed tears, glaring at him. “Why didn't you say so before?! Cade can take a beating better than I

moment, Caden

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

ran out of the room, leaving

her. Instead, he glanced at his watch, turned off his laptop,

scent of Alicia's floral body lotion on

a satisfied smile, her tone mischievous as

was pulling his

sat down at the table,

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

an eternity, unable

don't like it? Don't worry. I can always make

lips into a

said, his voice flat, as if all food had

to leave, his gaze fell on the

say anything, her hands busy clearing the plates from

the maid do it,”

"Eat here."