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.

and she

had been intimate before, it was the first time she

the lead, guiding her into something

leaving no

through, Caden’s voice broke

shorten

”

still reeling from the intensity of the

think straight, let alone

somehow, her jumbled thoughts told her that answering his questions wouldn't hurt her

he murmured

voice, Caden grew even

tone dropped an octave, rough

that we’re apart… do you

mind wandered,

he ask such a

a ragged breath, feeling like a

knew he wouldn't believe her answer, but she

"No.

"

looking

her, and his knowing

the bar that night, did you enjoy

to remember the guy's

even remember it

lips, trying to bring

she tried,

choosing

Caden hummed in satisfaction.

“Good girl.

”

became heavier, and the tension in

cornered in this game he was

question,” he insisted,

“I’ll hang up later.

”

a low,

felt a tingle

didn't dare answer, but her labored breathing gave her

help

easy

look like you

a seductive voice, she added, “I thought you’d be used to me by now, but I have to say… you got the hang of it right

”

response, a high-pitched beep sounded

hung up

at the phone, his

stubborn be so obedient at the same time? She always did what he asked, but acted like she had

and looked at his

nerves: tense, dissatisfied and, in a word,

up and headed to the bathroom

it was, the incident

was bustling

opportunity and arranged

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

his investors, he called Gerry to invite him

response caught her

didn't really do

who got it all