The unwanted wife’s unexpected comeback

Chapter 174:

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This time, Caden and Alicia only made out once. Afterward, I leaned back against the headboard and dialed Ciara's number. Meanwhile, Alicia silently picked up the phone and started to leave. Caden noticed her movement and looked up.

After a few brief words with Ciara, he ended the call and asked, “Where are you going?”

“Get out,” Alice whispered, nodding subtly toward her phone. “Be careful, or your grandmother might hear you.”

Caden's expression was unreadable as I watched her. “She's in Warrington. That call this morning probably piqued her curiosity,” he muttered, throwing his arms out in frustration. “I've already hung up. No need to be so stealthy. Eat here.”

Alice hesitated, then lay down beside him.

Nervous, she asked, “Is Ciara coming?”

“No,” Caden reassured her. “He's curious, but he knows he should keep his distance.”

Alice snuggled into the blanket, finding comfort at her side. “Why does he care so much if you have a girlfriend? “A guy like you must have a lot of admirers.”

He gently touched her cheek. “She's looking forward to me getting married.”

Alice was surprised, but as her back was turned she couldn't see his expression. After a long pause she finally said, "That makes sense. He's getting older; it's about time he had a great-grandson."

Caden looked at Alicia and noticed her closed eyes. She looked sleepy, but her long eyelashes fluttered from time to time, giving away that she was still awake. He smiled and asked, “How much would you give as a wedding present if I got married?”

Without opening her eyes, Alice answered, "Two hundred dollars."

Caden scoffed. “How about thirteen hundred? That’s the rate for my first

Then, looking serious, she said: "If you get married, I won't go. It wouldn't be

asked with a

face with the blanket, her voice muffled.

softly, turned off the light, and lay down beside her, holding her in his arms. For a moment, silence enveloped them.

you have someone to marry?”

but I haven't

she murmured, realization dawning on her. Sensing her uneasiness, Caden added, “I’m only getting married when our collaboration is

Alice felt a tightness in her chest, the weight of her situation pressing

have told me before,” she whispered. Throwing back the blanket, she sat up and

darkened, a rare flash of anger crossing his features. “Didn't

She decided silence was best

going?” Caden asked,

going to sleep in the guest room,” she replied, her voice firm despite

awkwardness?” His tone turned icy. “Or

“I'm not that influential. It's just that the new bed makes it difficult for

eyes narrowing. He knew his commitment made her uneasy, even

haven't made any commitments," he said coldly. "You don't have

knew he wasn't serious about marriage,

you forgotten our agreement?” Caden's voice was

replied firmly, "The agreement does not stipulate that we share

momentarily speechless. He cursed himself inwardly for bringing up the

She knew full well that her relationship with Caden was strictly contractual. Yet, in the stillness of the night, memories of their shared moments lingered in her mind. Were they really just

with an answer, another thought came to her: Alice, you two will part ways eventually. He