The unwanted wife’s unexpected comeback

Chapter 483:

But no matter how much she focused, thoughts of Caden and Yolanda crept in, tormenting her.

What could he possibly be doing with Yolanda? The hours dragged on, each one more torturous than the last.

As the afternoon wore on, her shift was nearly over.

Blake, who had been watching her closely, noticed her alternating between quiet sadness and flashes of irritation.

He could tell her mind was on Caden.

“Want to grab dinner tonight? My treat,” Blake offered.

Alicia managed a faint smile but shook her head.

“Thanks, Blake, but I’m not hungry.

You go ahead.”

Blake raised an eyebrow.

“Don’t let a guy mess with your peace of mind.”

She forced a smile.

“I’m fine, really.”

Blake gave her a serious look, unconvinced.

“Your face tells a different story.

Looks like Caden’s been giving you a rough time.”

Alicia’s hand instinctively went to her face.

“Is it that obvious?”

Blake chuckled.

things are good with him, you’re

it’s like the light’s gone

respond, but

hadn’t realized her

and placed a glass of water

“Take a break.

pushing yourself too hard, whether it’s

pulled a small bottle of eye drops from his pocket

“Here.

are great

two, so this one’s

You can have it.”

at her

“Your eyes are red.

Hasn’t Caden noticed?”

pang of disappointment hit

a familiar voice cut through the

the red veins

“But with Mr.

blatant attentiveness, I can see how hard he’s

and Blake

and laced

his confidence

ahead with your

the words with thick sarcasm, casting a glance

shifted

either of

“Alright.

replied softly, feigning interest in the documents

motioning

“Shall we, Mr.