The unwanted wife’s unexpected comeback

Chapter 169:

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The room fell into a brief silence. Caden pursed his lips before answering, “Did he really say that?”

“When I was with Ciara, I heard him subtly ask about your love life. “He even mentioned waiting for Yolanda to finish her studies before bringing up the subject with you.” As relatives of the bride, they wouldn't be too deferential. It would only tarnish their image.

Caden seemed to think about it for a moment before falling silently again.

Blake wasn't opposed to the idea. "Ciara feels the same way. You and Yolanda can discuss whether you want to have kids or not. If things don't work out, you can go your separate ways. Just remember what's most important."

It was Caden who had initially sought a deal with the Moss family. Being in a weaker negotiating position, he was forced to make some concessions.

“Are you seeing someone?” Blake asked, sensing Caden's hesitation.

Caden replied slowly, “No.”

“Then it's okay. It’s no sacrifice for you,” Blake replied.

Caden hesitated for a moment before saying, “That’s true.” His tone was indifferent. “Get some rest. “I’m going to bed.”

After ending the call, Caden slowly closed his eyes, tapping the armrest of the couch, his brows furrowed in thought. Why had things taken such a sudden turn?

At nine in the morning, Alice finally got out of bed. Caden was in the dining room talking on the phone, with breakfast already on the table. Aching and weak, Alice moved slowly, leaning on the table.

Caden held the phone in one hand and wrapped his other arm around her.

made her shudder and, frustrated, she hit

yourself?” he murmured, his voice rough and soft, without

of the line, Ciara interrupted her conversation, clearly

into Alicia's mouth.

in mouth, glared at Caden. Caden, deep in thought, showed

Alice froze.

the phone again: "Isn't Hank your personal

executive assistant,” Caden

the impression you didn't employ women

more words to weave, and Caden glanced at Alicia before replying dismissively, “She insisted

interest, would she dare to go too far? And what

of his nose, trying to hide his growing frustration. “She's a little crazy. “I’m letting

kick him, but her leg was too weak. She couldn't even lift it. Instead, she accidentally kicked the chair leg

sensed the oddity of their interaction. Confidently, she said, “You have

“If that were true, you'd be

the call, she turned to the maid beside her. “If she's just a secretary, why would Caden put up with her nagging? “He must

smiled and suggested, “Why don't you

“They’re too close. “Hank won’t spill

plane ticket. I'm going

is really seeing

fond of her,”

asked, reminding her. “They sent a representative yesterday. It won’t be easy

She's not right for Caden. “I don’t want this marriage, but from what Blake mentioned, Caden needs the

his late mother. His resolve often wavered

Ciara's gaze turned dark.