The unwanted wife’s unexpected comeback

Chapter 164:

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Caden narrowed his eyes. “Is that so?”

Alicia had already realized what had happened. Joshua must have taken the painting from the safe without her permission.

"Just when I thought I couldn't sink any lower," he muttered, his expression grim.

The idea that Joshua, the second son of the Yates family, would resort to theft was repugnant to her. This painting had belonged to Alice long before her marriage. After her parents died, she had kept it in a safe bank. The only other person who knew its location was Joshua.

Caden raised an eyebrow. “Only you can open that safe. “He wouldn’t have been able to get in without your permission.”

Alice bit her lip. “He might have figured out my password.”

Caden frowned. “What kind of password would be so easy for him to guess?”

Alice looked away, unable to answer. She cradled the painting in her hands, inspecting it for any signs of damage.

Caden decided not to push it any further.

Alice ran her fingers over the painting, imagining her mother creating each brushstroke. The image filled her mind as if she could see it happening before her eyes.

She looked at Caden, her eyes filled with a mix of gratitude and warmth.

“Thank you,” he said quietly.

Caden smiled at her.

Spending the money was worth it just to see her smile like that.

He looked thoughtfully at the painting and asked, "Would you rather display it here or put it back in the safe?"

Alice hesitated for a moment. “Is it all right if I hang it here?”

“Of course,” Caden replied.

looking for an empty wall to hang

“This place looks safer

As she hung up the picture she asked, “How

dollars. “You owe me that, and you’ll pay

expression changed several times. Her face flushed with a mixture

me. Joshua sold it, which makes him a thief. I will make sure he returns every last

Bennett, you are stunning. “I can’t wait to see

shyness

hanging the picture, Caden stepped back,

you, Caden,”

in the eyes and asked, “Is that

moved quickly towards him, standing on

a moment she wanted to ask him why he was so

cold day, but she felt that Caden's kindness was intentional. She couldn't shake the feeling that it

pushed the matter aside,

silent, wanting to

apartment’s new paint, Caden suggested, “Since we’re renovating, why not update

“We

but that still

assumed she was free to make any changes she wanted.

“Aren’t you

care, but as soon as she looked into her eyes, a

hesitated for a moment before asking, “What do you plan to

“I can't say that right

So why bring it

the office. Since they spent the nights apart, they had few opportunities to see each other. She focused on her classes and studies, and

I have heard

On the other hand, Caden's news was getting a lot of attention. His company had launched new technology products and established a partnership with another leading group. In

contrast between the two was