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

finally

“Mrs.

you believe in

and shook her

more time at

a polite nod,

an

you’d like some company, I’d

shook her head

“No, I don’t.

needed to

religious, I wouldn’t want to offend you with

Ciara smiled kindly.

speak freely,

closer to make sure Ciara could hear, Alicia whispered, “Shelia’s

the Yates

hall, and she

to truly

Ciara scoffed softly.

far from

of trying to wash away the sins she’s committed

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

her daughter weighed heavily on Ciara’s

person responsible still walked free only

sorrow, felt

return to the country wasn’t for