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

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

considerable pressure. Unable

as nails. I doubt you’ll go down

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 the

and disappointed, she no longer wanted to be around him and stood up to leave. Caden held out his hand and pulled her

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

mood. “I’ll have my coach

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

sigh, she stood up and put her arms around his

“Is your touch so gentle because you seek instruction, or are you trying

she tightened her grip on her

build. Although Alicia wasn't particularly short, the disparity in their sizes

from the training session and in a bad

her by the hips and said coldly,

and rested it on her shoulder. “Caden,

he occasionally caressed the small of her back.

She squirmed. “You…”

an eyebrow, his laugh light. “Does a simple

sharply.

too. I have leaned

surrendered to the

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

meant to tease her, but as their kisses deepened, he too became lost in the moment.

bit her lip and