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.

took the opportunity to playfully

lowered his voice, his

warning, he quickly flipped her over onto her knees and pulled down her

satisfied smile, she gave him another slap, this time even

screamed, “Caden, you

up and lunged, his tiny teeth

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

blocking her wandering hand, covered her behind

and returning late at night, barely catching a

been happily calling the

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

pain, blinked

tender skin, the warmth of her body seeing into

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

to withstand a spanking, right?

expected, Alice's reaction

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

a moment,

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

Cade and ran out of the room, leaving him

Instead, he glanced at his watch, turned off his laptop, and headed into

scent of Alicia's floral body lotion on his palms.

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

was pulling his

he sat down at the

salad, the second a beef salad, and

his fork for an

cuts through the silence. "You don't like it? Don't worry. I can always

pressed his lips into a

some bread,” he said, his voice flat, as if all food had

gaze fell on the soft cushion on Alice's

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

do

"Eat here."