The unwanted wife’s unexpected comeback

Chapter 393:

“Thank you for helping me get this gem.

I’ll send you the payment when I return.”

Caden smiled.

“You obviously like it.

Why not just keep it?”

“Jewelry carries a lot of meaning, and given our situation, it’s hardly appropriate.”

“And what kind of relationship would make it okay? If Blake gave it to you, would you take it?” Caden’s gaze bore into hers, demanding a response.

Alicia’s tone was flat.

“Not at this moment, but who’s to say? Mr.

Langstaff is a fine man.

I might fall for him any day now.”

Caden’s face remained neutral as he asked, “Can you fall for two men at once?”

Alicia’s eyelashes flickered softly.

She couldn’t tolerate his smugness any longer; it felt like he had her completely under his control.

as if breaking free from his hold would

her head bowed, she murmured, “Change doesn’t come overnight, and people aren’t

furrowed

back and said, “Fine, we’ll go

impatience creeping

don’t need to put up with

difficult, fragile, and overly

to try again with you, it wouldn’t

the necklace from

shoved him aside

to the spot, his lips pressed into a hard line, clutching the necklace

drew in a long,

was, making

after Alicia left,

“Mr.

Ward, Mrs.

to check in on how things are progressing between you and

Bennett.”

remained silent for

somber expression, he replied, “Tell

of him and took a seat,

into a tight ball, too intimidated to utter

seemed Ray’s autism was on the brink

you like the lady

his head