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.

still palpable. “It felt like he had something on 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 still lingered in

idiot. He didn't come to help. How heartless,

pressure. Unable

as nails.

could escape the dam on her own. When he realized that she

she no longer wanted to be around him

me show you how to escape

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

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

him, then, with a sigh, she stood up and put her

looked at her. “Is your touch so gentle because you seek instruction, or are

her grip on her arms

wasn't particularly short, the disparity in their sizes was obvious.

from the training session and in a bad mood, Alice jumped impulsively, wrapping her legs

was momentarily speechless. He grabbed her by the hips and

it on her shoulder. “Caden, I don't want to

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…”

his laugh light. “Does

sharply.

stir inside him too. I have leaned

surrendered to the

quickly turn on each

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

her lip and hid her face