The unwanted wife’s unexpected comeback

Chapter 212:

Alicia hadn't expected him to take the matter so seriously, and for a moment, words failed her.

If he refused to accept her simple apology, then what did he want? A meal? Some other form of compensation? It didn't seem like Caden's style.

Before I could think about it, his deep, soft voice cut through the silence.

“Are you really sorry?”

Even over the phone, the weight of his tone sent a chill through her.

She felt dizzy, as if she were on the edge of a trap she hadn't seen coming.

“Yes,” he replied, albeit with some hesitation.

“But… even if I didn’t like you, it’s not like it would affect you, right?”

So shouldn't a verbal apology suffice?

Caden let out a low chuckle, but it was anything but amused.

“You say you’re sorry, but you back out so quickly.

”

At this Alice remained silent.

Guilt was gnawing at her, but pride made her insist on proving her sincerity.

“So… how do you want me to prove how sorry I am?”

His mockery echoed in her ear, making her shudder.

“Don’t you know that already?”

Alice froze.

In that instant, she understood exactly what he wanted.

Her first instinct was to hang up on him.

But Caden, calm as ever, added, “I won’t force you.

You don’t have to be so scared of me.

”

“Who says I’m afraid of you?” she snapped, though her voice shook enough to betray her.

“Even your breathing has changed.

”

Seeing herself exposed so easily, she instinctively held her breath, but his complicit silence only made things worse.

Caden, not wanting to waste time, got straight to the point.

“You don’t have to come to me.

Just give me an hour of your precious time and stay on the phone.

”

His stomach twisted.

a trap and she had fallen right

it was the first time she found

the lead, guiding her into something much more

absolute, leaving no room for

through, Caden’s voice

three questions and I’ll shorten the

”

from the intensity of the conversation,

could barely think straight, let alone string together a coherent

her that answering his questions wouldn't hurt her at

ahead…” he murmured

her tender voice, Caden grew even more

an octave, rough and

apart… do

mind wandered, her pulse

could he ask such a

breath, feeling like a gasping

knew he wouldn't believe her answer, but she refused to admit the

"No.

"

wasn't looking

just wanted to play with her, and his

question: At the bar that night, did you enjoy it when that male companion flirted with

trying to

even remember

trying

how hard she tried,

he replied, choosing the simplest

Caden hummed in satisfaction.

“Good girl.

”

and the tension

bit her lip, feeling cornered in this

question,” he insisted, his voice

“I’ll hang up later.

”

low, almost mocking tone,

tingle on her

dare answer, but her labored breathing

couldn't help but

was indeed as easy to read

like you had

voice, she added, “I thought you’d be used to me by now,

”

a high-pitched beep sounded

had hung

the phone, his chest rising and

someone so stubborn be so obedient at the same time? She

deep breath and looked at his restless

nerves: tense, dissatisfied and, in a word, a

to the bathroom to deal

the incident left Alice

bustling with activity, industries were going

opportunity and arranged meetings with a

Gerry's contacts, everything fell into place and the negotiations went

meetings with his investors, he called Gerry

caught her

really do

one who got it all