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 the rate

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

he asked with

covered her face with the blanket, her voice muffled.

light, and lay down beside her, holding her in his

have someone to marry?” she

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

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

tightness in her chest, the

me before,” she whispered. Throwing back the blanket, she sat up and began adjusting her clothes,

anger crossing his features. “Didn't I tell you? “Nothing

together, struggling with her emotions. She decided

are you going?” Caden asked,

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

“Or do you think

that the new bed makes it difficult for

knew his commitment made her uneasy, even if she refused

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

body tense. She knew he wasn't serious about marriage, but it still

forgotten our agreement?”

"The agreement does not stipulate that

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

was strictly contractual. Yet, in the stillness of the night, memories of their shared moments lingered

up with an answer, another thought came to her: Alice, you two will part ways eventually. He is free to be with whomever he