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.

strong. “If no one had intervened, he could have seriously hurt me.” She tried to

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

feel the intensity of Caden's gaze, which was putting her under considerable pressure. Unable to contain her frustration, she glared at him.

“You're tough as nails. I

been slow to intervene because he wanted to see if Alice could escape the dam on her own. When he realized that she couldn't, he was about to intervene, but

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

isn't unbeatable. Let me show you how to escape

“I’ll have my coach teach me

pulled her to her feet. “Try to strangle me and I’ll prove it to

at him, then, with a sigh, she stood up

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

tightened her grip on her

was 6'2″, almost 6'3″ with shoes on, and had a sturdy build. Although Alicia wasn't particularly short, the disparity in their sizes was obvious. To effectively suffocate him, she looked more like

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

speechless. He grabbed her by the hips and said

it on her shoulder.

occasionally caressed the small of her back.

She squirmed. “You…”

an eyebrow, his laugh light. “Does a

defended herself sharply.

too. I have leaned over and kissed

surrendered to the

rarely held back with each other. Their attraction was undeniable, and their youthful energy made them quickly turn on each other.

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

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