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,

his voice, his

onto her knees and pulled down her baggy lounge pants until the

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

“Caden, you moron! That

and lunged,

figure. Her voice, deep and mocking, felt a chill down his spine.

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

in the morning and returning late at night, barely catching a glimpse of the lively

been happily calling the

Caden demanded, the mirth in his tone fading into something darker. “Or I’ll give you

watery with pain, blinked defiantly.

hand resting firmly on her tender skin, the warmth of her body seeing into

off of her, a clear indication

changed tactics. “You're strong enough to withstand a spanking, right? If not, that's fine.

expected, Alice's reaction

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

a moment,

free from his grip, quickly pulling up her pants with a

Cade and ran out of the

glanced at his watch,

enjoyed the scent of Alicia's floral

into Cade's bowl with a satisfied smile,

fell silent, wondering if she was

down at

beef salad, and the third, the dreaded celery with beef,

at his fork for an eternity, unable to take the

worry. I

a thin

his voice flat, as if

turned to leave, his gaze fell on the soft

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

the maid do it,” Caden

"Eat here."