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.

her only as a sexual 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

he stood up and waved. “Caden,

I have looked up.

in a black shirt with his jacket slung over his arm, moved through the noisy crowd. His tall frame and striking features stood

headed straight

leaning back in her seat, not wanting him to

her attempt to remain inconspicuous. She turned to Caden and said, "I was going to drink alone, but then I saw Alicia. I thought it would be more fun

sat down and focused on something else, acting as if she didn't

“Aren't you going to say hello

Caden replied coldly, “No.”

momentarily

the problem between you two? Does it really have to be like this?” He opened a bottle and took a swig, while Caden joined him, his

Caden drank, his eyes briefly met

the awkward tension, tried to lighten the mood by leaning towards Alice.

and said,

here. Forget about studying. You

his wrist towards

tensed, unsure of how

at their joined hands, his expression still neutral, his face revealing

them

The tension was palpable.

barely understood any of the rules

strategy to beat

she was disinterested.

to win,” Gerry insisted. Alice was momentarily speechless. Could he be any

Monica returned soon, to

a low voice.

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

course, Monica's question caught Gerry's

Caden just

exactly the reason why

herself, though, not wanting to make the situation worse