The unwanted wife’s unexpected comeback

Chapter 173:

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Caden said, “Yeah, I'm new around here. “I heard you’re pretty skilled, so I wanted to check it out.” The man immediately picked up on the hostile undertones in Caden's voice. He recognized that Caden was no ordinary contender, and if a confrontation did occur, it was unclear who would emerge unscathed.

Deciding to calm the situation, the man quickly got dressed. “I'm tied up right now, and today's session is over. Maybe another time.”

Just as he was about to leave, Caden blocked his way. His piercing gaze locked on him. “Did Alicia do something to upset you?”

The man shudded slightly. He replied defiantly: “No, we are on good terms.”

Caden's expression turned sarcastic. "So why the harsh treatment of her?"

The man hesitated. Despite his fear of Caden, he refused to back down. “Why does she have to get all the attention? She's new here, and she's already outshining everyone. I didn't mean to hurt her today. “I just wanted to teach her a little lesson to keep a lower profile.”

Caden laughed. “And who appointed you to teach him a lesson?”

He began to roll up his sleeves, the tension in the room palpable.

The man's eyes widened in fear. “What are you planning to do?”

Caden replied, “It's been a while since I've had a proper workout. You look like a perfect opponent to practice against.” After washing his hands, Caden noticed Alicia standing outside, looking puzzled.

He frowned briefly, then wiped his hands nonchalantly. “Didn’t I ask you to wait in the car?”

Alicia had heard the altercation. The realization that Caden had defended her stirred mixed emotions in her, feelings she hadn't fully processed yet.

After a moment of silence, she approached him. “Well… is he okay?”

Caden looked at his reddened knuckles, his expression distant. “I bullied you, and you care about him?”

worried that there might be

His injuries are minor. “I’ve already

breathed a sigh of

after, medical personnel arrived to

look at the scene and

You call that a minor?” she burst out, her voice rising in alarm before she controlled herself and lowered it, giving Caden a stern look. “His face was covered in blood. You call that

arm around her as they climbed into the car. “She's still breathing, right?” he said

rough treatment of the man,

the car, Caden shifted his

“So what if

smile of satisfaction. I

hesitation, and in a playful tone,

Caden was momentarily speechless.

some ointment to his knuckles. Her punches had been powerful, and her skin had

no pain, but Alicia insisted on tending

applying the ointment, Alice said, “That's it. Now

slide off his lap, Caden grabbed her hips and pulled

awkwardly, “You defended me. It’s

Caden smiled.

let go

over to the driver's seat, while Alice looked at him anxiously. "Are you sure you can drive with that hand?"

“I could drive with one hand tied

She was speechless.

the disturbing incident at the studio, Alicia couldn't stand to stay there anymore. Caden arranged private sessions for her with a

Alice thought about what was left in her kitchen. “We're out of food.

Caden simply agreed.

her apartment, Alicia was surprised to find the room filled with jewelry boxes. Caden casually tossed

These are gifts from clients. They would just gather dust in the warehouse, so I thought you might like to pick out something to wear," he

of the boxes. Even the least expensive item was valued