The unwanted wife’s unexpected comeback

Chapter 558:

Caden started the car and said, “It’s getting late.

Let’s head back to Joy Mansion for dinner.

That way, we can get home early.”

Alicia fell silent for a moment.

Given the current mood, there was little point in prolonging their cold war.

As they drove, Alicia grew increasingly uncomfortable and finally broke the silence.

“Caden, do I have to go? If I need to see Ciara, I’ll arrange it for another time, but does it really have to be over dinner?”

Caden’s brow furrowed.

“What are you worried about?”

She pressed her lips together and said, “Your uncle doesn’t like me.”

Caden had been aware of this for some time.

“There was a misunderstanding between you two.

I’ve been too busy to address it until now.

Today, I informed the family that I was bringing my girlfriend home for dinner.

won’t dare

couldn’t help but smile

think twice about making things

what would

couldn’t always be her shield, and given their last clash, his uncle already harbored resentment

knew what might unfold

dreaded facing

figure who had once

careless, yet she

she could do was

it was time to speak her

that day at Joy

call

ringtone felt jarring, cutting

saw it was his uncle, a knot twisted in her stomach,

answered and put the call

“What’s up?”

displeased as he asked, “Why aren’t you back yet? Don’t

picked up

are on

Benedict snorted dismissively.

“She always causes delays.”

displeasure bubbled

was my fault,

hung up without saying