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.

for an empty wall

“This place looks safer than a

a smile. As she hung up the picture she asked, “How much did you spend

“You owe me that,

expression changed several times. Her face flushed with a mixture of embarrassment

which makes him a thief. I will make sure he returns every last cent to

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

of shyness at his compliment.

the picture, Caden stepped

my heart, thank you, Caden,” Alicia said as she helped him

the eyes and asked, “Is

the heat rise to her cheeks. She moved quickly towards him,

filled with tears. For a moment she wanted to ask him why

on a cold day, but she felt that Caden's kindness was intentional. She couldn't shake the feeling that it wasn't entirely genuine. This only deepened her confusion. What could be the reason behind

aside, feeling nervous. She focused her

staying silent, wanting

new paint, Caden suggested, “Since we’re renovating,

“We just hung a

but that still

was free to make any changes she wanted. She agreed. “It's up to you. “I’ll take

a knowing look on his face. “Aren’t you curious to

care, but as soon as she looked

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

“I

speechless. So why

Monica while Caden opted to stay at the office. Since they spent the nights apart, they had few opportunities to see each other.

I have heard some

for his company's IPO, running around managing various projects. The exhaustion was evident on his face every time he was photographed. On the other hand, Caden's news was getting a lot

contrast between the two was