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, “Cade,

lowered his voice, his

pulled down her baggy lounge pants until the soft curve of her

him another slap, this time even

screamed, “Caden, you moron! That

pup, Cade, grew up and lunged, his tiny

Cade's "ferocious" attack, Caden barely flinched, never taking his eyes off Alicia's figure. Her voice, deep and

irritation and the effort of blocking her wandering hand, covered her

distant, leaving early in the morning and returning late at night, barely catching a glimpse

been happily calling the

tone fading into something darker. “Or I’ll give you

with pain, blinked defiantly. "No. “His name

on her tender skin, the warmth of

heat radiating off of her, a clear indication of

enough to withstand a spanking, right?

Alice's reaction

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

a moment, Caden

his grip, quickly pulling up her pants with

and ran out of the

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

enjoyed the scent of Alicia's floral body lotion on

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

she was

he sat down at the

salad, and the third,

fork for an eternity,

Don't worry. I can always make a soup with

into a thin

said, his voice flat, as if all food had lost

leave, his gaze fell on

try very hard.” Alice's expression hardened, but she didn't say anything, her hands busy clearing the plates from the table. She didn't

maid do

"Eat here."