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.

began looking for an empty wall to hang

place looks safer

up the picture she asked, “How much did you spend

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

changed several times. Her face flushed with a mixture

sold it, which makes him a thief. I will

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

of shyness at his compliment.

stepped back, standing

my heart, thank you, Caden,” Alicia

at her in the eyes and asked,

to her cheeks. She moved quickly towards him, standing on her tips to press

moment she wanted

Caden's kindness was intentional. She couldn't shake the feeling that it wasn't entirely genuine.

swirled, and she pushed the matter aside, feeling nervous. She

staying silent, wanting

paint, Caden suggested, “Since we’re

frowned. “What renovations? “We just hung a

that

was speechless. Since it was her flat, she assumed she was free to make any changes she wanted. She agreed.

knowing look on his face. “Aren’t you curious to know what I’m going

to say that she didn't care, but as soon as

asking, “What do you plan to

an eyebrow. “I can't say that right

speechless. So why bring it

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

time to time I have heard some

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 of attention. His company had launched new technology products and established a partnership with another leading group.

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