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.

a warm bath, hoping

Alicia made her way to the

changed, leaned against the kitchen doorframe, watching her move

for Blake, but he’s clever and bold—always looking

darkened at his

metal clinking against the pot as she slammed it

who says I’m not

Caden’s smile vanished.

play games

What’s wrong with

Alicia’s voice

table, one arm firmly around her waist while his

special about him? Do you actually like

intense stare, Alicia held

you? He’s more considerate than

pressed on,

“Just answer me.

Do you like him?”

reddened,

just… get away

of bitterness washed over

surged in Caden’s

knew Blake had stirred up this

he couldn’t

deep breath,