The unwanted wife’s unexpected comeback

Chapter 888:

Though Alicia was in good health, she knew Caden suffered from severe stomach issues that required careful meal planning.

Her thoughts wandered back to Caden, and her mood, previously influenced by Corey, lightened considerably as she thought of him, the cookbook forgotten in her lap. It was Caden’s call that finally pulled her from her reverie. “The experiment has made some progress. Want to come over and see?” he inquired.

Alicia gave a noncommittal “Mm.”

“Okay, I’ll come pick you up,” Caden offered.

As he arrived, the rain began to fall again. The relentless drizzle mirrored the dreary skies that seemed to press down on the city.

Opening the car door, Alicia was greeted by a bouquet of fresh pink roses, their vibrant buds bejeweled with raindrops, releasing a subtle fragrance. The sight momentarily lifted the gloom from her spirit. Alicia bit her lip, gazing at the flowers without reaching for them.

“Are you going on a date with someone later?” she asked.

gauging her reaction. He couldn’t help but admire her acting; her question seemed driven

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the car. “If she’s free tonight and I play my cards right, then yes, I might have a

with a

idly commented, “The roses are pink, so I guess the person you like must

admitting, “She’s a year

hardly young,” Alicia

for who she is; age is just a number.” It was rare for him to speak

her arms around herself. Noticing this, Caden assumed she was cold and turned

arrived at the lab building, Caden leaned over to help her with

of the release, he lingered, his eyes tracing her features. His voice was slightly

his closeness. “No,” she responded. “Honestly,