The unwanted wife’s unexpected comeback

Chapter 162:

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Alice fell silent, knowing she couldn't win the argument.

He went ahead to get a copy of each book he wanted, then clapped his hands when he was done. “Okay, that’s enough.”

The books were quite heavy, so I picked up a few to lighten his load.

There was only one member of staff serving the entire store, a young girl, who was now standing behind the counter. Alice gave her an apologetic smile. “I'm sorry.” As she was the only customer left, Alice assumed the girl had been waiting for her to make her purchase before closing.

The young woman understood. “Don't worry,” she said with a smile. “We're open 24 hours a day. Even if you weren’t here, I would still be working until the next shift came.”

He tallied up Alicia's purchases, and when it was time to pay, Caden pulled out his card and handed it to her. Alicia stepped back, not protesting. Normally she preferred to pay herself, but she also understood that men often liked to pick up the tab to show off their generosity.

This time, she decided to let Caden have his way.

While the young woman wrapped the books, Alicia took out her phone and transferred the total expenses to Caden's account.

Caden could only look at the notification from his bank with a mixture of helplessness and resignation.

Just then, they heard the sound of footsteps coming up the stairs.

Before they saw the newcomer, they spotted a large bouquet of red roses. The man holding them had an anxious expression as he approached the counter.

"What are you doing here?" the young woman asked in surprise.

It was clear that it was her boyfriend, who had come to bring her a nice gift.

It seemed like he had just realized that there were still customers in the store. He cast an embarrassed glance at Caden and Alicia, then read over to whisper to his girlfriend, “I just got off work. “I’m so sorry I missed your special day, sweetheart.”

The young girl smiled, her cheeks tinged with pink. “It's okay.” She proceeded to wrap up the rest of Alice's books with the greatest haste.

Alice felt something warm spread through her chest as she looked at that display of young, innocent love.

anything like it. Witnessing such pure and sincere love brought tears to her

other hand, didn't flinch. He turned to Alicia with a frown. "What special

party in November that he didn't know

meant a special day

necessary?” Caden

man's body. "It's a

bit of an exaggeration, if you ask me,” Caden

Alice almost mocked him.

how he used

in bed. I doubted he ever did

gathered up their books and went downstairs. “How old were you when you experienced your first love?” Alice

never dated anyone," Caden

gaped. “Never? Really? Come on, I don't

not give

exclaimed, as if a light bulb had gone off in her head. “You can't possibly have the patience to keep up an affair. The most you can probably manage is an adventure

frown. Why was she so

rain that had begun

at him up and down shamelessly. “Man, you look like the spokesperson for the

a thin line, regretting the words that he

“Was it

of answering, Caden countered her question with one of

back, her expression neutral.

something about his behavior surprised her, and her eyes widened in disbelief. “Was

questioning. He opened his umbrella and

her head with both hands. “No way! Was

and snapped, “Is that even possible? Who

"You're getting personal, Mr. Ward. Don't you

umbrella between them, and Alice wasn't about to

with his hand holding the umbrella and pulled her into

shy now? This isn't the

pushed her hand so that they were both under the umbrella.

closer. “A little rain won’t