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."

scoffed. “How about thirteen hundred? That’s the

flew open and she nudged him. Then, looking serious, she said:

he asked with

blanket, her voice muffled. “I'm going to

laughed softly, turned off the light, and lay down beside her, holding her in

have someone to marry?”

has arranged someone, but I haven't met her yet," he replied

you have it,” she murmured, realization dawning on her. Sensing her uneasiness, Caden added, “I’m only

a tightness in her chest, the weight of

back the blanket, she sat up and began adjusting her clothes, her back to

anger crossing his features. “Didn't I tell

lips together, struggling with her emotions. She decided silence

are you going?” Caden

the guest room,” she replied, her

His tone turned icy. “Or do

bed makes it difficult for me to

expression darkened further, his eyes narrowing. He knew his commitment made

commitments," he said coldly.

knew he wasn't serious about marriage, but it still made her uncomfortable. She

agreement?” Caden's voice

"The agreement does not stipulate that we share

cursed himself inwardly for bringing up the topic of the agreement at a

opened the door and left, her steps light and her heart still uneasy. 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: Alice, you two will part ways eventually. He is