The unwanted wife’s unexpected comeback

Chapter 194:

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She stood still, overwhelmed. As memories of the past few months with Caden flooded back, her anguish grew.

She tried to calm herself, dismissing it as something unimportant. So what if he had hidden agendas? She had hers too.

He sought her out physically because it highlighted his need for medication, while she relied on his help to manage Joshua.

But…

Throughout their intimate time together, he had been nothing but kind to her. Could he really be devoid of any real affection? Not even a little?

Alice struggled to shake off the bitterness that was gathering in her heart.

How absurd. How could someone like Caden easily develop feelings for her? He didn't like her, did he?

His closeness was only to avoid medication.

With a sarcastic smile, she took several deep breaths. She felt relieved that she had discovered the truth before her feelings grew too much.

Their arrangement was coming to an end, and parting ways after sorting everything out seemed manageable. However, breaking the routine of being constantly together could prove to be quite a challenge.

Shortly after, Caden concluded his meeting and walked in. He closed the door and asked in his usual tone, “Have you taken a look at the product file?”

By then, Alice had regained her composure.

He approved and passed it to her to check.

Caden glanced briefly at the file, then noticed the handkerchief on the desk.

brand as a man's and examined it casually. “You are very

not as generous as you,” she replied, with

at her. Instead, he handed her the scarf back.

a moment. Finally, she stood on tiptoe to

inevitably led

in her scent, he pulled her close and kissed

tense momentarily, her thoughts wandering

his gaze

with Caden as before. The words were about to come out of her

“Caden, I went through your

"You don't

your medical records,” she blurred out. “I know about your

hide his illness. Their physical chemistry had been remarkable, and she was the only one who had such an effect on him. Truth be told,

she no longer bothered to

his sincerity. At the same time, she acknowledged that her suspicions

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not naive. Alicia had always been transparent with her emotions, and he was aware of how she felt about him. However, he felt that

continue, but I won't force you,” Caden replied

that the secret was out, he was direct. “If it's okay with you, we can carry on as usual. “I will

felt like

realized his mistake. His previous kindness and attention had

Caden before her was her true self. Instinctively, she refused.

Caden burst out laughing.

he asked, his tone laden

to respond, but he cut her off. “That

stabbed Alice's heart. She felt hurt and ashamed. The atmosphere between them turned

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