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.

one had intervened, he could have seriously hurt me.” She tried to

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

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

replied, “You're tough as nails. I doubt

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

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

chokehold isn't unbeatable. Let me show you how

not in the mood. “I’ll have my

can't teach you what I can.” Caden pulled her to her feet. “Try to

then, with a sigh, she stood up and

touch so gentle because you seek instruction, or

tightened her grip on her arms

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

a bad

grabbed her by the hips and said coldly,

and rested it on her

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

She squirmed. “You…”

his laugh light. “Does a simple touch

herself sharply.

him too. I have leaned over and kissed

to

and their youthful energy made them quickly turn on each other. But Alice was

became lost in the

lip and