The unwanted wife’s unexpected comeback

Chapter 196:

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"Alice?"

Caden was pretty sure he heard right. What was she doing here? When Gerry asked him again about joining them, Caden finally relented. “I’ll be there soon.”

He didn't have much with him, just a jacket, and he moved quickly.

Ciara, already knowing the answer, asked curtly, "Are you going to bed so early?" Caden chose not to answer.

But Ciara insisted: “You're going the wrong way. Your room is inside. Why are you heading towards the door?”

He replied briefly: "I'm going to bed early." Then I closed the door behind him and left.

The music in the bar was deafening.

Alicia was holed up in a booth, her attention fixed on her phone. Every now and then, she checked to make sure Monica was safe as she danced among the crowd.

Gerry, aware that Alicia did not drink alcohol, filled a glass with cola and brought it to her.

Alice agreed. “Thank you. Don't worry about me, Mr. Hopkins. “I’m fine on my own.”

Gerry glanced at his phone screen. “Still busy with work?”

“No,” Alice replied, “I was just bored and looking for something to do.”

"But you've been going through this for a while. Do you have something in mind?" Gerry asked.

Alice remained silent.

I have turned off the phone.

It was impossible to concentrate on her studies or having fun. The hours passed, but her recent argument with Caden kept replaying in her mind.

partner, and Alicia didn't understand why it bothered him so much. Would she have agreed if Caden had suggested they go out? She felt torn.

up and waved. “Caden, eat here!”

I have looked up.

arm, moved through the noisy crowd. His tall frame and striking features stood out under the vibrant lights of the bar, adding an almost

headed straight to

turned her head, leaning back in her

to Caden and said, "I was going to drink alone, but then I saw Alicia. I thought

down and

going to say hello

Caden replied coldly, “No.”

momentarily

two? Does it really have to be

drank, his

the mood by leaning towards Alice. “Want to

said,

put his hand on the phone. “You're here. Forget about studying. You don't come to a bar often. Let

he pulled his wrist towards

unsure of how

hands, his expression still neutral, his

them

The tension was palpable.

and Alice barely understood any of the rules

this strategy to beat

forced a smile, although she was disinterested. “I'll pass.

Gerry insisted.

returned soon, to

help in a low voice.

cheerful, asked loudly, "Do you want to go?" Alice winced. Monica was

course, Monica's question caught Gerry's

soon? Caden

was exactly the reason why

to make the situation worse with Caden. By now, she