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!

flowers or a ring, why did

lips, parted in nervous anticipation, and he almost let

nothing more than to close the gap

slowly, his

a little ice cream

Alicia nearly choked.

been swelling with anticipation, had just been popped,

the crushing weight of disappointment, she

“You are really impossible!”

punch didn’t hurt, but it sent Caden into fits

his arms, a teasing grin on his

you like hearing the truth? I never

he leaned in and kissed the cream off the

you doing out in the open? Someone

grew more annoyed at the sight of

your sense

suddenly

give you

for marriage, it wasn’t the right

expression softened, her eyes brightening with

“Like what?”

“Like my secret stash.”

raised an eyebrow,

scooped her up and headed toward