The unwanted wife’s unexpected comeback

Chapter 531:

As the ice cream in Alicia’s hand started to melt, Caden grabbed it and tossed it aside without a second thought.

“My parents are no longer here, so when it comes to marriage, I call the shots,” he said firmly.

“My uncle’s role is to give his blessings — not his opinions.”

Alicia’s breath hitched.

For some reason, she was at a loss for words.

Her gaze locked with Caden’s dark, intense eyes.

A thousand words danced on the tip of her tongue, yet she couldn’t voice a single one.

A faint smile curved on Caden’s lips, as if he were about to say, “Alicia, will you marry me?” His tender look was overwhelming, pulling her in like a gentle tide.

“Alicia,” he murmured.

Alicia felt like the air had been sucked from her lungs, leaving her staring, dazed.

Was he really about to say it? Was he about to propose? Why now, and so suddenly?

How was she supposed to respond? Should she say yes or give him a good smack for choosing such an unromantic moment?

What a dull way to propose!

ring, why did she still want to say

in nervous anticipation, and

nothing more than to close the gap and kiss

he drawled slowly, his eyes twinkling

little

Alicia nearly choked.

heart, which had been swelling with anticipation, had just been popped, deflating all at

of disappointment, she delivered a sharp

“You are really impossible!”

hurt, but it sent Caden

her into his arms, a teasing grin on his

like hearing the truth? I

saying that, he leaned in and kissed the cream

exclaimed, “What on earth are you doing out in the open? Someone might catch us

more annoyed at

funny? Why is your sense of humor so

suddenly

I’ll give you whatever

marriage, it wasn’t

softened, her

“Like what?”

“Like my secret stash.”

an eyebrow,

scooped her