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

the hem of her

up,

the dress on display, he had

complexion made the fabric of the dress look even more stunning

the right places, accentuating her

cleared her throat, snapping him out

“Let’s go.”

a

I haven’t given

drifted to the velvet

A ring?

her mind, and her gaze stayed fixed on the box, emotions

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

slight smile played

guess

Alicia’s curiosity was piqued.

I know? Just show me

wondering about the style, the size—if it was a

swirled in her mind, quickening her

Caden felt a sudden

inside wasn’t what she’d

beat, he opened

of lustrous pearl earrings glimmered, their pristine white surfaces

faltered, a hint of disappointment flashing in her eyes