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.

fear was 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

help.

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

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

her lips in annoyance. She was visibly upset by his comments. Feeling hurt and disappointed, she no longer wanted to be around him and stood up to leave. Caden held out his

me show

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

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

then, with a sigh, she stood up

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

tightened her grip on her arms

short, the disparity in their sizes was obvious. To

in a bad mood, Alice jumped impulsively, wrapping

was momentarily speechless. He grabbed her by the hips and

her head and rested it on her shoulder. “Caden, I don't want

occasionally caressed the small

She squirmed. “You…”

his laugh light. “Does a simple touch make you laugh

defended herself sharply. “Who?

too.

to

each other. Their attraction was undeniable, and their youthful energy made them quickly turn on each other. But Alice was too exhausted

in the moment. He said

her lip and