The unwanted wife’s unexpected comeback

Chapter 177:

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Alice's heart skipped a beat.

She took a deep breath before picking up Caden's call. “What?” she muttered weakly.

Caden's voice came through clearly. “Where are you?”

Alice was in a hurry. “I'm changing. If you need to say something, go ahead.”

Caden's expression soured at the mention of her 'changing clothes'.

Just then, Monica entered the room.

Alicia quickly hid her phone under the blanket.

Monica sensed the tension and whispered, “Bad timing?”

Alice shook her head. “What do you need?”

“I noticed you’ve been here for a while,” Monica said quietly. “I thought I’d check on you.”

Monica saw Alicia struggling with her dress and walked over to help her.

Thinking the call had been disconnected, Alice collapsed onto the bed. “I'm exhausted. “I couldn’t sleep until three in the morning and I got up at seven.”

Monica realized what she had kept Alicia awake and gave her an understanding smile.

The strapless dress allowed Monica to gently massage Alicia's shoulders.

Alice sighed in relief. “Yes, right there. I feel wonderful… Oh, take it easy,” she whispered.

caused the call to end accidentally. Exhausted, Alice lay down on the bed, staring at the

“Do you look down,

Alice shook her head.

would I be? I'm about

on her hand, watching Alicia. “You seemed more cheerful a

inside," Alice replied. Feeling self-conscious under Monica's gaze, she looked

and your partner have any problems? Have you had an argument?”

lightly. “Why

had often fantasized about strangling the other. With a

car arrived at the entrance of the art exhibition. Mr. Wade

voice, Mr. Wade said, “I have a meeting with Joshua later. I will take care of everything as you instructed, Mr. Ward.

stepped out of the car, his presence imposing and

Mr. Wade asked, "Mr. Ward, where's your

grim. “She's gone, they found

stood there bewildered, not knowing

Ward isn’t feeling particularly jovial today, so it’s best not to bring up

a sign

Mr. Wade agreed. “Understood.”

Caden was about to get in, Gerry's car pulled up. Gerry looked out of

Caden's eyes caught sight of Alicia. She was wearing the custom-made dress he had arranged for her, and she looked more stunning than he had imagined. The

making her the center of attention at

let out

had come with. Arm

and striking stature. He seemed

After greeting Mr. Wade, she went

also ignored his

are you two acting like enemies? “You’re adults, but you act

walked away. The dress he had tailored to fit her waist perfectly, and her movements were graceful and serene. A pang of irritation washed over