The unwanted wife’s unexpected comeback

Chapter 560:

Once seated, Alicia asked about Ciara’s health.

“Much better.

Seeing you here always lifts my spirits,” Ciara replied.

Alicia smiled.

“We’ll come by as often as we can.”

Benedict cut in, “As often as you can? I know Caden’s busy, but what’s keeping a gallery owner occupied all day?”

Alicia stayed quiet, holding back her response.

Ciara shot Benedict a displeased look.

“Can’t you hold your tongue at the dinner table?”

Benedict fell silent.

Alicia kept her head down, eating slowly, half hoping Caden would say something for her.

But all she heard was the quiet clinking of his utensils beside her.

After a few minutes, her heart sank, a chill settling in.

So, this was his idea of handling things.

with Benedict’s criticism, he remained

out, her hand covering Alicia’s with a gentle

take it to heart,

Alicia forced a smile.

“I won’t, Ciara.”

his

bite of food, chewing as if

both angry

a piece

that poor? Why

had no interest in

didn’t even want to

with Ciara sitting beside her, the last thing she wanted

anxious — and with her history of

Alicia calmly took a bite, telling herself that if she could just get through this dinner, everything would be

picking up on the tension, Ciara spoke less

dinner, Ciara pulled Benedict

“She’s Caden’s girlfriend.

treating her so coldly? If they break up because of you,

been holding back his frustration,

exactly why I’m concerned! Caden’s my nephew, and he

no real skills, just an oversized

a piece

so full of herself before they’re even married — just imagine afterward! She’ll be

at