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, frustrated, she

why don't you just castrate yourself?” he murmured, his

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

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

at Caden. Caden, deep in thought, showed

Alice froze.

over the phone again:

executive assistant,”

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

words to weave, and Caden glanced at Alicia before replying dismissively, “She insisted so much that I had to give in.”

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

trying to hide his growing frustration. “She's a little

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

the oddity of their interaction.

“If that were true, you'd

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

suggested, “Why don't you

close. “Hank won’t

me a plane ticket. I'm going to Warrington

is really seeing someone,

if he’s fond of her,” Ciara replied, her

asked, reminding her. “They

this marriage, but from what Blake mentioned, Caden needs the support of

stubborn. His only weak point was his late mother. His resolve

Ciara's gaze turned dark.