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 that he saw 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 torn. Meanwhile, Gerry,

and waved.

I have looked up.

his jacket slung over his arm, moved through the noisy crowd. His tall frame and striking features stood out under the vibrant lights of the

straight

quickly turned her head, leaning back in her seat, not

to remain inconspicuous. She turned to Caden and said, "I was going to drink alone, but then I saw

at all. He sat down and focused on something else,

asked, “Aren't you going to say

Caden replied coldly, “No.”

momentarily

two? Does it really have to be like

his eyes

the awkward tension, tried to lighten the mood by

said, “No, you have fun

Forget about studying. You don't

his

of how to decline

expression still neutral, his

of them

The tension was palpable.

talking non-stop, and Alice barely understood any

asked excitedly. “Use this strategy to beat Caden. Keep your glass

forced a smile, although she was disinterested. “I'll pass. “I don’t really feel like

Gerry insisted. Alice

Monica returned soon,

her for help in a low voice.

you want to go?" Alice

course, Monica's question caught

so soon? Caden just got

the reason why Alice

her thoughts to herself, though, not wanting to make the situation worse