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.

have much to do with his uncle and his outdated

gave a thoughtful

but the Ward family owes a lot of its success to

in the beginning,

might not have risen

realizing Blake had a

was only

a bit of backing

a steadying breath, her voice

“I get it.

just looking out for Caden in his

may have crossed

apologize when the

Blake shook his head.

“Don’t blame yourself.

a grown man; he can decide

no

silence and the distant look in her eyes,

something hurtful? Or… try to harm

Alicia shook her head.

“No, nothing like that.”

the chill, Blake switched on

take

this isn’t

a warm bath and unwind once you’re

seatbelt, he leaned over to

to stop him, but

away,

“Mr.

I appreciate the thought, but

like this

a hint

just a friendly gesture,

Don’t overthink it.”

glanced out the