The unwanted wife’s unexpected comeback

Chapter 378:

As she opened the car door, a hand reached out to stop her.

Alicia’s hand tightened on the door handle, but she didn’t move.

She didn’t need to glance back; his familiar scent gave him away immediately.

Caden’s stare bore into her profile.

“Did you not enjoy them?”

Alicia dropped her gaze.

“They are fireworks.

How could they not be beautiful?”

But those fireworks were never meant for her.

What authority did she possess to judge their beauty?

Caden stepped closer, his voice steady.

“I arranged the fireworks some time ago.

Since you chose not to meet with me, this was the only way I could share them.”

mentioned, fireworks of this caliber were

significant effort

seeking recognition; he simply remarked, “Alicia, it feels like ages since

Alicia remained motionless.

agreement and wrapped her in his

cheek rested against his chest, where the steady rhythm of his heartbeat echoed in her ears, stirring a whirlwind of emotions

current state, she could

resonated more profoundly were all the thoughtful gestures he had

instinctively clutched at his shirt, seeking

raised her

kiss, leaned in closer, closing the distance between

onto her

as their lips were about to meet, Caden snapped back

placed his hand between them, halting her

as they locked with

came

agreement

but the quick flash in her eyes told

It counted.

attempt to kiss him had been a calculated

they kissed, it would have

plan, Alicia stepped back

racing,

want to hold you a