The unwanted wife’s unexpected comeback

Chapter 486:

Alicia’s smirk turned icy.

He still thought he’d be getting into bed tonight? Not a chance.

“The second slap doesn’t need to be on your face,” she replied coolly.

Her gaze dropped meaningfully, eyeing him in a way that made him break into a cold sweat.

After a pause, he surrendered.

“Fine.

Go ahead.

Slap my face again.”

Alicia didn’t hold back, delivering a quick second slap.

Caden took it without a word, then sat quietly on the sofa.

Alicia reached into her bag, pulling out the dress he’d bought for her.

It was chic and beautiful, reflecting his thoughtful taste.

As she slipped it on, she noticed it matched his outfit— a perfectly coordinated look for the evening.

Her frustration softened, almost entirely gone, as she glanced at him.

the red marks on his face, casually flipped through her work documents, as if nothing

walked over, the hem of her dress swaying as

up,

the dress on display, he

the fabric of the dress look even more stunning than on

in all the right places, accentuating her figure with

throat, snapping him

“Let’s go.”

and pulled a small box

haven’t given

the velvet

A ring?

her mind, and her gaze stayed fixed on

about to open it, but

played

to guess

Alicia’s curiosity was piqued.

would I know?

wondering about the style, the size—if it was a diamond, what kind it

her mind, quickening

her eager anticipation, Caden felt a sudden

what was inside wasn’t

beat, he

of lustrous pearl earrings glimmered, their pristine white surfaces gleaming

in her eyes before