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.

her caution, Alice's pain made her shudder and,

you just castrate yourself?” he murmured, his

the line, Ciara interrupted her conversation, clearly bewildered.

donut into Alicia's mouth. “Yes, my personal assistant,”

at Caden. Caden, deep in thought, showed her the

Alice froze.

the phone again:

executive assistant,” Caden corrected

the impression you didn't employ women on staff,” Ciara

before replying dismissively, “She insisted so much that

"I've seen women harass you before. Without your interest, would she dare to go too far? And what did she mean by 'emasculate'

his nose, trying to hide his growing

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

their interaction. Confidently,

calm. “If that were true, you'd be the first

matter drop. After ending the call, she turned to the maid

and suggested, “Why don't you ask

scoffed: “They’re too close. “Hank won’t spill the

a plane ticket.

really seeing someone, do you think he should

of her,” Ciara

her. “They sent a representative yesterday. It

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

point was his late mother. His resolve often wavered when

Ciara's gaze turned dark.