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.

Alice's pain made her shudder and, frustrated, she

of pretending to be nice, why don't you just castrate yourself?” he murmured, his voice rough

her conversation, clearly bewildered. “Brat,

mouth. “Yes, my

at Caden. Caden, deep in thought, showed her

Alice froze.

over the phone again: "Isn't Hank

executive assistant,” Caden

impression you didn't employ

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

wasn't convinced. "I've seen women harass you before. Without your interest, would she dare to go too far? And what

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

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

sensed the oddity of their interaction.

“If that were true, you'd be the

her instincts and wasn't ready to let the matter drop. After ending 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 be spoiling

and suggested, “Why

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

said, determined: "Book me a plane ticket. I'm going to

Caden is really seeing someone, do you think he should

of her,” Ciara replied, her

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

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

only weak point was his late mother. His resolve often

Ciara's gaze turned dark.