The unwanted wife’s unexpected comeback

Chapter 448:

But losing his mother and being abandoned by the Yates family had left him no choice.

When he returned to the Ward family, he’d been forced to grow up faster than he could keep up, relying only on his instincts and raw talent.

It had been a rough journey.

His calm acceptance now was a hard-earned gift from a painful past.

Yolanda’s parents had been close friends with his mother, and he’d learned by now that some things were better left untouched, especially if money could resolve them.

Alicia curled up closer to him, her palm resting softly on his chest, right over his heartbeat.

“What’s on your mind?” he asked, his tone gentle.

She looked up, her voice almost a whisper.

“You’ve endured so much, Caden.”

Her words were like a warm balm, seeping into the scars within him.

He smiled again, softer this time.

“Is that your way of saying you care about me?”

Her cheeks flushed, and she tried to pull her hand away, a little embarrassed.

not,” she replied, avoiding

held her hand in place, pressing it

you’ll make sure to keep me satisfied,” he teased, a playful grin touching his

done with

an eyebrow,

“Aren’t you tired?”

Caden’s grin widened.

guy my

lip, eyes twinkling as she

she took the lead, she was always

gentleness for long; soon enough, he had her beneath him,

by side, catching their breath, Caden’s curiosity got

he said, glancing over at

did you know I’d gone to

“A mutual friend of yours and Yolanda’s saw a

he hadn’t been aware of any

“What kind of picture?”

head weakly, her gaze soft

didn’t actually see

He thought back, puzzled.

trip to Devarlton, he’d barely interacted

they came was when he first arrived at the Moss family’s place, and she’d briefly tugged on his sleeve to

when the photo

he felt no need to explain himself, especially