The unwanted wife’s unexpected comeback

Chapter 866:

“He won’t be interested in me.”

Yvonne’s irritation mounted. “You haven’t even tried to get to know him. How can you say that for sure? Are you trying to make me upset?”

Lucilla lifted her head slightly and countered, “You saw it yourself — he has someone he likes. She’s stunning and graceful. How could I ever compare?”

“I’ve encountered plenty of women like her at parties. Socialites like her are common. Caden has seen enough to grow weary of their type. You’re twenty-one, in the prime of your life — the kind men find irresistible. Use your intelligence, and there’s no man you can’t captivate.”

Lucilla’s face showed reluctance. The thought of how Caden looked at her intimidated her. The idea of getting close to him seemed futile; he likely wouldn’t even engage in conversation with her. Moreover, she couldn’t bear the thought of disrupting someone else’s relationship.

Yvonne, recognizing Lucilla’s hesitation, smiled sardonically, took her hand, and said kindly, “Lucilla, I’m not just steering you toward a luxurious life for your own sake. I’m doing this for your family. Remember, you’re not living solely for yourself now.”

wavered. She nibbled on

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brother, Blake, was in charge of the celebration. After delivering a brief congratulatory

too, engaging in

a while since Blake last saw Alicia. Mixed feelings

Alicia stood, taken aback.

“Mr. Langstaff? Hi.”

eyes quickly darted to Blake’s hand. Her look of astonishment was unmistakable. He had a

Blake raised his glass of wine with his right hand. “Thank you for joining us at Ray’s birthday. May I propose a toast

closely. Despite the subtle sluggishness of the fingers, it closely resembled a real

she reached for her glass, a

Puzzled, Alicia turned around.