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.

me. His grip was so strong. “If no one had intervened, he could have seriously hurt me.” She tried to sound nonchalant, but the fear

an idiot. He didn't come to help. How heartless, she thought, frustration simmering inside

putting her under considerable pressure. Unable to contain her frustration, she glared at him. “You wish I was dead,

“You're tough as nails. I doubt you’ll go

dam on her own. When he realized that she couldn't, he was about to intervene, but

was visibly upset by his comments. Feeling hurt and disappointed, she no longer wanted to be around

unbeatable. Let me show you how to escape from

the mood. “I’ll

can.” Caden pulled her to her feet. “Try to strangle me and

then, with a sigh, she stood up

so gentle because

frowned. Then she tightened her grip on

short, the disparity in their sizes was obvious. To effectively suffocate him,

bad mood, Alice jumped impulsively,

speechless. He grabbed her by the hips and

and rested it on her shoulder. “Caden, I

silent, neither urging nor criticizing her. Instead, he occasionally caressed the small of her

She squirmed. “You…”

eyebrow, his laugh light. “Does

sharply. “Who? Me? Certainly

a stir inside him too. I

surrendered to

them quickly turn

became lost in the moment. He said huskily, “Let’s go home

bit her lip and hid her face