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 to hang

place looks safer than a

she hung up the picture she

“You owe me

several times. Her face flushed with a mixture of embarrassment and

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

you are stunning. “I can’t

shyness at his compliment. “Oh,

picture, Caden stepped back,

you, Caden,”

the eyes and asked, “Is that all I get

felt the heat rise to her cheeks. She moved quickly towards

into his eyes, her own filled with tears. For a moment she wanted to ask

kindness was intentional. She couldn't shake the

matter aside, feeling nervous.

staying silent, wanting

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

frowned. “What renovations? “We

that still

her flat, she assumed she was free to make any changes she wanted.

on his face. “Aren’t

as she looked into her eyes,

asking, “What do you

raised an eyebrow. “I can't

So why bring

renovations, Alicia decided to stay with Monica while Caden opted to stay at the office. Since they spent the nights apart, they had few opportunities to see each other. She focused on her classes and studies, and the

time I have heard some

his face every time he was photographed. 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 the photos, he radiated confidence without the need

the two