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

his voice, his tone dangerous. “Cade?” I

down her baggy lounge pants until the soft curve of her buttocks were

satisfied smile, she gave him

you

Cade, grew up and lunged, his tiny teeth

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

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

in the morning and returning late at night, barely

to him, Alice had been happily calling the dog

in his tone fading into something darker.

blinked defiantly. "No. “His name is

skin, the warmth of her body seeing into

could feel the heat radiating off of her, a

enough to withstand a spanking, right? If not,

Alice's reaction was

glaring at him. “Why didn't you say so before?!

moment, Caden

his

and ran out of the room,

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

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

bowl with a satisfied smile, her tone mischievous

if she was

down at

beef salad, and

an

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

lips into a thin

just have some bread,” he said, his voice flat, as if all

leave, his gaze fell

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

do it,” Caden

"Eat here."