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

you just castrate yourself?” he murmured, his voice rough and soft, without any hint

of the line, Ciara interrupted her conversation, clearly bewildered. “Brat, is there a woman in there with

a donut into Alicia's mouth. “Yes,

Caden. Caden, deep in thought, showed

Alice froze.

the phone again: "Isn't

executive assistant,” Caden

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

often needed more words to weave, and Caden glanced at Alicia before replying dismissively, “She insisted so much that I had

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

bridge of his nose, trying to hide his growing

weak. She couldn't even lift it. Instead, she accidentally kicked the chair leg with her little toe

sensed the oddity of their interaction.

that were true, you'd be the

trusted her instincts and wasn't ready to let the matter drop. After ending the call, she turned to the maid beside

suggested, “Why don't

close. “Hank won’t

a plane ticket. I'm going to

“If Caden is really

he’s fond of her,”

Moss family, then?” the maid asked, reminding her. “They sent a

Caden. “I don’t want this marriage, but from what Blake mentioned,

mother. His resolve often wavered when it came to anything related

Ciara's gaze turned dark.