The unwanted wife’s unexpected comeback

Chapter 798:

Alicia stared at the wall, her silence stretching into an unbearable eternity. Caden loosened his grip slightly and gently cupped her face, his eyes searching hers for any sign of forgiveness.

He gazed into her eyes, desperately searching for a trace of the love she once held for him, even if it was laced with sorrow or hesitation. But there was nothing. All he found was a profound emptiness that sent a wave of fear crashing over him.

Caden’s heart pounded as he tenderly stroked her face, his voice a soft murmur.

“Lucky, I’m begging you.”

Alicia’s eyelashes quivered faintly, a small, almost imperceptible reaction. Her voice was devoid of emotion as she finally replied, “Okay.”

Caden felt no relief from Alicia’s agreement. The woman he once knew seemed lost, replaced by someone he could barely recognize. She had changed so much. Her days were filled with endless tasks, her demeanor quieter than ever, and her presence distant.

to a tech conference—none involving the art gallery

alone in his office, Caden found himself trapped in a labyrinth of his own thoughts. He stared blankly into space, his mind weighed down,

his inner turmoil with his usual

wore a simple white outfit that matched her calm but distant aura. Without saying a word, she approached his desk and placed a small stack of photos in

eyes shifted from her face to the photos—snapshots of

would you do this?” she asked, her voice quiet but

slightly. He had hired a private investigator to take those photos, and there was no point in denying

can’t even catch sight of,” he admitted. His tone was low, carrying an undercurrent of accusation that

composed, though her eyes flickered with an

just told me, Caden. You didn’t need to hire anyone to follow

was calm, yet it carried

Caden’s intense stare softened.