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.

on his face, casually flipped

walked over, the hem of her dress

looked up, momentarily

first seen the dress on display, he had known it was made

the dress look

right places, accentuating her figure

throat, snapping

“Let’s go.”

and pulled a small box from

I haven’t given you

eyes drifted to the velvet

A ring?

and her gaze stayed fixed on the box, emotions simmering

seam of the box, about to open it, but he paused, noticing

smile played

guess

Alicia’s curiosity was piqued.

would I know? Just

the style, the size—if it was

her

anticipation, Caden

inside wasn’t

a beat, he

pair of lustrous pearl earrings glimmered, their

of disappointment flashing in her