The unwanted wife’s unexpected comeback

Chapter 172:

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This was Caden's first visit here. Their relationship wasn't public, so they rarely appeared together outside. But with the study almost deserted at this hour, Alicia felt comfortable and led him into the living room.

Alicia took some time to freshen up and change her clothes. Meanwhile, Caden sat silently, deep in thought.

When Alice reappeared, her mood seemed dull and apathetic. She didn't rush to leave. Instead, she joined Caden and drank from the same glass of water he had just used.

Noticing his low mood, Caden asked, “What's wrong?” Have you lost a match really taken all your energy?”

Alicia shook her head. “It's not about winning or losing.” She hadn't planned to share it, but Caden's question stirred a feeling of injustice in her. “Why did he cheat on me?”

Caden kept his composure. “What he did was wrong, but consider it a lesson. You haven’t really lost anything.”

Alice frowned. “You're not my teacher. Why are you reading me?”

“So what should I say?” Caden replied, his tone even. “Would you rather I comfort you?”

Alice was silent. Now that would be strange.

Offering advice was typical of Caden, but this time, it felt different.

Alice took another sip of water, then remembered an earlier incident. “Did you notice when he was choking me?”

“Yes,” Caden replied, his expression unreadable.

something on me. His grip was so strong. “If no one had intervened, he could have

help. How heartless, she

her under considerable pressure. Unable to

“You're tough as nails.

because he wanted to see if Alice could escape the dam on her own. When he realized that

lips in annoyance. She was visibly upset by his comments. Feeling hurt and disappointed, she no longer wanted to be around him and

me show you how to escape

was not in the mood. “I’ll have my coach teach

teach you what I can.” Caden pulled her to her feet. “Try to strangle

with a sigh, she

your touch so gentle because you seek

Then she tightened her grip

Alicia wasn't particularly short, the disparity in their sizes was obvious. To effectively suffocate him, she looked

bad mood, Alice jumped impulsively,

by the hips and said coldly, “Is this your technique for handling

head and rested it on her shoulder. “Caden, I don't

remained silent, neither urging nor criticizing her. Instead, he occasionally caressed the small of her back. His fingers were nimble, teasing a tingling sensation around her

She squirmed. “You…”

laugh light. “Does a simple touch make you laugh out

herself sharply. “Who? Me? Certainly

too.

surrendered to the

youthful energy made them quickly turn on

to tease her, but as their kisses deepened, he too became lost in the moment. He said huskily, “Let’s go home and try out the new

flushed. She bit her lip and hid her face in his