The unwanted wife’s unexpected comeback

Chapter 539:

Alicia’s mouth ached, her jaw throbbing as if it might snap.

Her chest tightened painfully, and she felt herself weaken, her resistance draining away as her body went limp in his grip.

Caden’s kiss only deepened, his intensity undimmed.

Alicia felt herself slide back, pinned by his strength and the heat of his breath, her own coming shallow and strained.

Her lashes fluttered, and the tears she’d fought back slipped free—warm and heavy—landing on Caden’s hand.

He froze, pulling back just enough to see the disappointment and hurt in her eyes.

His breath hitched as a wave of clarity washed over him.

Brushing her tears away, he murmured, his voice thick with frustration, “Alicia, can’t you just listen to me?”

Alicia pressed her lips together, refusing to look at him or respond.

Seeing her vulnerability, Caden’s gaze softened.

He held her close, attempting to comfort her, though she remained stiff and unresponsive.

Realizing she’d been caught in the rain, he lifted her gently and carried her inside, not wanting her to catch a cold.

Alicia lay motionless in his arms, neither resisting nor cooperating, like a mannequin.

warm bath, hoping

Alicia made her way to the kitchen to prepare

leaned against the kitchen doorframe, watching

for Blake, but he’s clever and

expression darkened at his

tightly, the metal clinking against the pot as she slammed it

I’m not

Caden’s smile vanished.

don’t play games

games? What’s wrong

voice rose, challenging

forward, pinning her against the table, one arm firmly around her waist while his

so special about him? Do you

stare, Alicia

tell you? He’s more considerate than

pressed on, his

“Just answer me.

Do you like him?”

reddened, her voice

just… get away from

wave of bitterness

surged in Caden’s

knew Blake had stirred up this

was, he couldn’t bring himself to

deep breath,