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.

of course not,” she

place, pressing it

do care, then you’ll make sure to keep me satisfied,” he teased, a playful

not done with you

an eyebrow,

“Aren’t you tired?”

Caden’s grin widened.

guy my age?

her lip, eyes twinkling as she leaned

the lead, she was always gentle and

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

as they lay side by side, catching their breath, Caden’s curiosity got the better

said, glancing

you know I’d gone

friend of yours and Yolanda’s saw a photo she posted

furrowed; he hadn’t

“What kind of picture?”

shook her head weakly, her gaze soft and

actually

He thought back, puzzled.

to Devarlton, he’d barely interacted

Moss family’s place, and she’d briefly tugged on his sleeve

that have been when

a clear conscience, he felt no need to explain himself, especially since Alicia hadn’t