The unwanted wife’s unexpected comeback

Chapter 771:

Leading up to the engagement party, Alicia was restricted to their apartment. Her pregnancy care continued with the doctor making house calls. Caden ensured she lacked nothing but her freedom. With his recent preoccupations, he avoided any risk that might endanger Alicia. Alicia initially resisted, but Caden was unmoved by her objections. Gradually, she came to terms with the situation.

As the year waned, snow blanketed Warrington thickly. Alicia sat by the window, Caden’s head in her lap, her fingers gently caressing his hair. The engagement party was set for tomorrow. Despite his hectic schedule, Caden found a moment to deliver Alicia’s gown personally.

“Shall we see if it fits?” he asked. He hadn’t spoken to her in days. As he assisted her to her feet, he gently brushed her hair back.

“If there are any issues with the fit, I’ll have it adjusted right away.”

Alicia’s expression remained somber, yet she agreed to try on the gown as Caden recommended. Tailored to her exact dimensions, the gown fit flawlessly over her. From behind, Caden watched her reflection, captivated by her beauty in the mirror.

“It’s been ages since you’ve smiled, Lucky,” he said softly.

Alicia responded quietly, “How can I smile? This isn’t how I envisioned our engagement.”

have gone out. It’s too late for second thoughts now.” Caden encircled

want you by my side as my wife,

Caden, having been apart from her, leaned in for a kiss. But Alicia turned her

better get back to your

again,

in this engagement,

Alicia scoffed.

“Worried I might flee?”

were indeed raised. Given Alicia’s normally spirited demeanor, her recent passivity was

Alicia’s tone was flat.

would I go in my condition? You know very well, Caden. I can’t even

Caden’s face grew stern.

don’t speak to me that

then, a knock echoed through the