The unwanted wife’s unexpected comeback

Chapter 865:

His gaze shifted toward them, his expression turning uneasy. It was his aunt, Yvonne Ward. “That’s my aunt. Take Cade inside,” he said.

Alicia noticed the palpable tension and nodded, recognizing the strong aura surrounding the woman. As Alicia started to walk away, Yvonne asked, “Who is this, Caden?”

She approached, her high heels clicking, her eyes scrutinizing Alicia with a critical look.

Yvonne’s demeanor was anything but welcoming. Stepping protectively in front of Alicia, Caden responded with ease, “She’s a friend of mine.”

Yvonne’s laughter held no warmth. “It’s rare to see you with a female friend. You both seemed quite intimate earlier. What’s the relationship?”

Then, Alicia overheard Caden. “We’re not officially together. I’m still trying to win her heart.”

already turned her attention elsewhere when Caden’s remark drew her

with Yvonne, discerned her thoughts with surprising clarity.

Warrington. How could I know her? I’m just surprised — what

always the one pursued, never the

a hint of deceit; however, Caden’s response was straightforward. “If you don’t know her, don’t stare. It might lead people

disinterested in social interactions, wouldn’t be easy, but his brusqueness, even toward family, took her

got it,” she replied with a nonchalant smile, remembering her reasons for visiting Warrington. “Since you’re making a name for yourself in the Ward family, I’ll take your advice

girl

is my

Yvonne

inexperienced, Lucilla blushed under his intense scrutiny and whispered,

replied,