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

open and she nudged him. Then, looking serious, she said: "If you get married,

embarrassed?” he asked

her face with the blanket, her

the light, and lay down beside her, holding her in his arms.

you have someone to

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

have it,” she murmured, realization dawning on her. Sensing her

her chest, the weight of her situation pressing down on

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

rare flash of anger crossing his features. “Didn't I

lips together, struggling with her emotions. She decided silence was best and stood up

going?” Caden asked, his

in the guest room,” she replied, her voice firm

“Or do you think you’re somehow interfering with

bed makes it difficult for me to sleep. “I’d be more comfortable in the guest

further, his eyes narrowing. He knew his commitment made her uneasy, even if she refused

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

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

you forgotten our agreement?” Caden's voice

not

leaving him momentarily speechless. He cursed himself inwardly for bringing up the topic

full well that her relationship with Caden was strictly contractual. Yet, in the stillness of the night, memories of

came to her: Alice, you two will part ways eventually. He is free to