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.

was, after all, a sweet old woman—hardly someone

mind, Alicia finally felt comfortable enough

“Mrs.

do you believe in

and

to spend more time

a polite nod,

raised an

like some company, I’d be

shook her

“No, I don’t.

just needed to

want to offend you

Ciara smiled kindly.

speak

make sure Ciara could hear,

dinner at the Yates Mansion,

hall, and

to truly believe in

Ciara scoffed softly.

far

trying to wash

real story behind how Caden’s mother

unresolved death of her daughter weighed heavily on Ciara’s heart, an ache she could

still walked

felt a pang

return to the country wasn’t for