The unwanted wife’s unexpected comeback

Chapter 891:

Lucilla was awake, propped up in bed despite her weakness.

“Ms. Bennett, Caden,” she greeted them.

Caden paused at the doorway, choosing not to enter. Lucilla eyed him, remembering his earlier words, and clenched her fists, her lip caught between her teeth.

He had promised her six hundred thousand if she could convincingly act the part of a damsel in distress, aiming to tug at Alicia’s heartstrings and advance his relationship with her.

This was new territory for Lucilla, but desperate to cut ties with her family and enticed by the money, she was determined to make it work.

Alicia stood near the window, speaking briefly about Lucilla’s condition.

Lucilla seemed to ignore her, clumsily getting out of bed and approaching Caden.

She dropped a bombshell. “Caden, I’m still a virgin. I’ve never been with anyone. I’m purer than the others. Would you consider that?”

and

visibly agitated, blurted out, “Have you lost your

scene, a slight smile playing on

Caden stepped toward Alicia, Lucilla seized his arm. “Caden, we aren’t related by blood, so what’s the issue? I promise it’ll be our secret. Just lend me the

pulled away sharply, leaving Lucilla reeling but quickly signaling that she hadn’t meant her

He looked towards Alicia. “My girlfriend is right here. Is it really appropriate to say things like

was going along with the act, played her part further. “Are you and Ms. Bennett

giving Alicia the

about to respond,

Alicia was taken aback.

her lip. “I’m

paid her no attention, walking over to

don’t work out, would I

she received. Alicia glanced at their interlocked fingers,