The unwanted wife’s unexpected comeback

Chapter 288:

Frustrated, he flipped his phone face down, closed his eyes, and pinched the bridge of his nose.

The following afternoon, Alicia returned to Warrington.

After several days on the road, her diet had been poor, and now her stomach was upset.

She decided to cook something light for dinner.

As she began preparing, her thoughts wandered to that stubborn man.

After a brief hesitation, she decided to call him.

Caden answered with clarity, “What’s up, busy philanthropist?”

His tone was light and teasing, which only fueled Alicia’s resentment.

“Have you had dinner?” she asked.

“No,” he replied.

to

was a pause before Caden responded, “Are you trying that old trick again, Alicia? Do you think I’m that easy to

respond right

she exhaled and said, “Suit

fresh ribs and

her meal, Caden

a

while

cuter

she heard

entered, less adorable than any dog, stood in

Caden was surprised.

expected her to actually go home and

wafted toward him, igniting a pang of

too—takeout

paled in comparison

Silence hung between them.

Caden approached the dining