The unwanted wife’s unexpected comeback

Chapter 344:

Alicia blinked in surprise.

Really? Wait, did Ciara just call herself a troublemaker?

Realizing her words might have come across as too bold, especially for someone her age, Ciara quickly cleared her throat and softened her tone.

“What I meant is, I’m healthy and not easily startled.

Say what’s on your mind, and let’s see if there’s anything I can do.”

Alicia paused, carefully considering her next words.

Noticing Alicia’s hesitation, Ciara leaned forward, her voice gentle but firm.

“You don’t need to worry, dear.

I’m not here to play matchmaker for Caden.

Trust me, I wouldn’t push you into anything.”

Alicia was about to speak but then paused.

Sorry, Alicia.

That’s not entirely true, Ciara thought to herself.

Despite her calm demeanor and warm smile, her mind was elsewhere.

sweet old woman—hardly

that in mind, Alicia finally felt

“Mrs.

you believe in

softly and

time at fundraisers than in

offered a polite nod, processing

an eyebrow and

churches often? If you’d like

shook her

“No, I don’t.

needed

deeply religious, I wouldn’t want to offend you with

Ciara smiled kindly.

can speak freely,

make sure Ciara

Yates Mansion, she was

niche in the side hall, and

to truly believe in

Ciara scoffed softly.

far

trying to wash away the sins she’s

all too well the real story behind how Caden’s mother

of her daughter weighed heavily on Ciara’s heart, an ache

fact that the person responsible still walked free only deepened

sorrow, felt a pang of

country wasn’t for nothing,