The unwanted wife’s unexpected comeback

Chapter 536:

Alicia blinked in surprise, instinctively stepping back.

“Thanks, Blake, but I’m okay.

It’s just a little rain.”

Blake knew how Alicia felt about such gestures, so he tucked his jacket away and opened the car door.

“Come on, get in.

I’ll drive you home.”

Alicia hesitated, glancing down at her soaked clothes, but then climbed into the car.

Once inside, Blake handed her his jacket.

“Here, dry off a bit.

Don’t want you catching a cold.”

Instead of drying herself, Alicia draped it over her shoulders.

She brushed the rain from her face and said softly, “Sorry you had to witness that.”

Blake sighed.

“The Ward family’s always been like this—status-driven, highly educated, and a bit obsessed with appearances.

I’ve noticed Caden treats you well, though.

It’s rare; a lot of guys from his world don’t take relationships seriously.

But Caden… he’s different.”

Alicia’s expression softened.

“Caden’s achievements are his own.

probably don’t have much to do with his uncle and his outdated

a

the Ward family owes a lot

Blizzard Group, but in the beginning, his uncle’s support gave him

not have

realizing Blake

was only twenty-five,

bit of backing had likely made

steadying

“I get it.

out for

crossed

when the time’s

Blake shook his head.

“Don’t blame yourself.

grown man; he can decide

have no

silence and the distant look in her eyes, Blake felt a pang

something hurtful? Or…

Alicia shook her head.

“No, nothing like that.”

her lips turn pale from the

me take you

soaked like this isn’t

bath and

he leaned over

to stop him, but he had already

away, gathering

“Mr.

the thought, but there should

gestures like this

a

just a friendly

Don’t overthink it.”

glanced out the