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

a

the Ward family owes a lot of its success

in the beginning, his uncle’s support

he might not have risen

paused, realizing Blake had

was only twenty-five, after

bit of backing

took a steadying breath, her

“I get it.

out for Caden in

crossed a line

when the

Blake shook his head.

“Don’t blame yourself.

grown man; he can decide what’s best

no

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

hurtful?

Alicia shook her head.

“No, nothing like that.”

turn pale from the chill, Blake

me take you

this

a warm bath and unwind

seatbelt, he leaned over to

slightly, intending to stop him, but he had already done

away, gathering

“Mr.

thought, but there should be

gestures like

a

a

Don’t overthink it.”

glanced out the