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.

casually flipped

walked over, the hem of her dress swaying as

looked up,

the dress on display, he had known it was made

of the dress

accentuating her figure with an elegance that left him

snapping

“Let’s go.”

stood up and pulled a small box from his

I haven’t

to the velvet box, her

A ring?

stayed fixed

to open it, but he paused, noticing

smile played

to guess what’s

Alicia’s curiosity was piqued.

would I know? Just show

what lay within, wondering about the style, the size—if it was a

her mind,

anticipation, Caden felt

was inside wasn’t what she’d

a beat, he

earrings glimmered,

disappointment flashing in her eyes before she quickly masked