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

voice, his tone dangerous. “Cade?” I

he quickly flipped her over onto her knees and pulled down her baggy lounge pants until the

satisfied smile, she gave him another slap, this time

screamed, “Caden, you moron!

tiny pup, Cade, grew up and lunged, his tiny teeth sinking into the hem of Caden's

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

and the effort of blocking her wandering hand, covered her behind defensively. “I

and returning late at

happily calling the dog “Cade” behind his

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

pain, blinked defiantly. "No. “His

resting firmly on her tender skin, the warmth of her

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

strong enough to withstand a spanking, right? If not, that's

expected, Alice's reaction was

at him. “Why didn't you say so before?! Cade can take

a moment,

he could react, Alice broke free from his grip,

ran out of

he glanced at his watch, turned off his

rubbed his hands together, he enjoyed the scent of Alicia's floral body lotion on

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

silent, wondering if she was pulling his leg.

when he sat down at the table, three

salad, the second a beef salad, and the third,

for an eternity,

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

pressed his lips into a thin

bread,” he said, his voice flat, as if

fell on the soft

hurt that much? “I didn’t even 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 even bother to look at

do it,” Caden added

"Eat here."