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."

hundred? That’s

flew open and she nudged him. Then, looking serious, she said: "If you get married, I won't go. It wouldn't

you embarrassed?” he asked

her face with the blanket, her

light, and lay down beside her, holding her in his arms. For a moment, silence

someone to marry?” she asked

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

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

the weight of her

blanket, she sat up and began adjusting her clothes,

a rare flash of anger crossing his features. “Didn't I tell you?

lips together, struggling with her emotions. She decided silence

Caden asked, his voice

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

His tone turned icy. “Or do you think you’re somehow interfering

just that the new bed makes it difficult for me to sleep. “I’d be more comfortable

He knew his commitment made her uneasy, even if she refused to

he said coldly. "You don't have to be

knew he wasn't serious about marriage,

our agreement?”

does not

words hit him hard, leaving him momentarily speechless. He cursed himself inwardly for

left, her steps light and her heart still uneasy. She knew full well that her relationship with Caden was strictly contractual.

Alice, you two will part ways eventually.