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 her waist

by my side as my wife,

weak smile, remaining silent. Caden, having been apart from

better get back to your

her close again, his expression tense

invested too much in this

Alicia scoffed.

“Worried I might flee?”

Alicia’s normally spirited demeanor,

Alicia’s tone was flat.

know very well,

Caden’s face grew stern.

to

a knock echoed through the