The unwanted wife’s unexpected comeback

Chapter 165:

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Monica blinked curiously, her expression clearly showing confusion. “Alice, how come you don't seem worried at all?”

Alice replied without hesitation: "What is there to worry about?"

“You mentioned that Joshua always finds a way. I've been thinking about it and you're right. He seems to always be one step ahead, and he probably has some backup plan. Does that mean everything we’ve done so far will come to nothing?”

Alice smiled. “But I’ve almost gathered all the evidence I need. Even if I make it public, it won't change anything. “I’ll still bring him down.”

Seeing how calm and collected Alicia was, Monica felt her own anxiety ease.

Unable to resist, Monica complimented her. “You've changed a lot lately. You’re much more serene and assertive.”

Alice felt a little nervous, with a hint of shyness. “Is it because of him?” Monica asked curiously.

Alicia was shocked. She immediately knew who Monica was referring to. She parted her lips, ready to explain, but the words seemed tangled in her thoughts.

How was I going to introduce Caden?

Their relationship was strictly contractual. As soon as Joshua fell, their relationship would be over. “Maybe,” Alice replied, her uncertainty palpable.

Lately he had found calm.

Caden was undoubtedly the reason for this new sense of security.

The evidence she had seemed gathered trivial in the face of the influence of these formidable players. If Joshua decided to escalate the situation, she could be in serious trouble. However, with Caden as her steady support, the situation felt totally transformed.

Monica smiled at her, deciding not to try further. As long as Alicia was happy, nothing else really mattered.

due to return,

tonight?”

began to gather her belongings and

eight tonight. Be at the apartment when I get

for a moment, took a deep breath, and turned off the

to her could see the screen, but fortunately he was too engrossed in the conversation to notice anything amiss. Alice responded here and there, although her thoughts

a business trip. The time apart had stretched out

school gate, the music teacher greeted Alice enthusiastically. “Goodbye, Miss Bennett. “I have to pick

smiled and

should she be planning something for Caden too? He had supported her in many ways since they started

truly appreciate. After what seemed like an eternity, an idea finally occurred to her, and her face lit

This is perfect!

off the plane, he looked at his

was an unread message from Alice: “I’ve planned

he was up to. He had told her clearly earlier to

else could it

him. He imagined Alicia stepping out of her usual comfort zone, dressed in something he always admired, her delicate figure enhancing the allure in his mind… A wave of anticipation hit him, catching him off guard. With the bustle of the airport around him, he had to restrain himself from giving anything away. He smoothed his trench coat, hiding his thoughts, and called out to Hank, “Get me

message to Alice: “I just landed. Where are

almost immediate: “Exit

and narrowed his eyes, slightly surprised. “You're that far ahead?” he replied, half in disbelief.

on her face, unsure of what she was expecting.

out

his phone into his pocket and started toward the exit. When Hank returned with the

coming and going, creating a constant hum of activity. Caden's eyes scanned the crowd, but Alicia was nowhere to be

She

turned to her and saw her approaching. She was wearing two neat braids, a long black cotton coat, and her face partially hidden behind a mask. With playful energy, she raised a cardboard sign

for accommodation?” he asked with a smile under his

is just a ten-minute walk from here. For just five hundred dollars a night, you

Caden stood there, speechless.