The unwanted wife’s unexpected comeback

Chapter 370:

Cliff was on the verge of pushing his chair away from Alicia when Caden approached.

Relieved, he quickly stood up and offered, “Mr.

Ward, please take my seat.”

Caden’s demeanor remained nonchalant.

“What’s wrong? Is Ms.

Bennett not comfortable sitting next to you?”

Alicia tightened her grip on her fork, concentrating intently on her meal.

Cliff remained quiet, eager to distance himself from any potential complications.

“I’ll go mingle with the elders.

Enjoy yourselves,” Cliff said before making a hasty exit.

Caden took his place beside Alicia.

With a subtle gesture, he served her a portion of her favorite dish.

“Ms.

Bennett, if I impress you tonight, do I get a little reward?” he asked, a playful tone lacing his words.

always been aware of Alicia’s appeal, but he hadn’t realized

lurking nearby, he felt the

in closer, his voice

you give me a title and

felt a strong

that doing so would surely

yet won her over, and declaring their relationship to others at this point would be

Thus, he restrained himself.

subdued whisper,

eavesdrop but

said, “Could you

dropped his soft tone and

don’t you sit between

responded confidently,

chosen for her and suggested to

Hopkins, let’s switch places.”

before moving

go to great lengths to help a friend in need, but when there was drama, he

kept a poker face,

relishing the situation, commented, “When Alicia was sitting by Cliff earlier,

she’s annoyed

let

add to her

chin on

does that do?