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

voice, his tone

he quickly flipped her over onto her knees and pulled down her baggy lounge pants until the soft curve of her buttocks were

she gave him another slap,

screamed, “Caden, you

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

figure. Her voice, deep and mocking, felt a chill down his spine. "When did you

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

schedule usually kept him distant, leaving early in the morning and returning late at night, barely catching a

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

mirth in his tone fading into something darker. “Or I’ll give

blinked defiantly. "No. “His name

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

her, a clear

spanking, right? If not, that's fine. “I’ll punish that

expected, Alice's reaction was

didn't you say so before?! Cade can take a

moment,

could react, Alice broke free from his

out of

chase after her. Instead, he glanced at his

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

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

silent, wondering if she was pulling his leg.

when he sat down at the table, three dishes

beef salad, and

fork for an eternity,

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

lips into a thin

he said, his voice flat, as

to leave, his gaze fell on

expression hardened, but she didn't say anything, her hands busy clearing the plates from the table. She didn't even bother to look

the maid do it,” Caden added

"Eat here."