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 Alicia

blurted out, “Have you lost

unfolding scene, a slight

“Caden, we aren’t related by blood, so what’s the issue? I promise it’ll be our secret. Just lend me the money, and

quickly signaling that she hadn’t meant her

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

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

remained silent, giving Alicia

about to respond, Caden cut in and said, “Yes, we’re together. In fact, we’re getting married this

Alicia was taken aback.

her lip. “I’m sorry, I

paid her no attention, walking over to take

don’t work out, would

she received. Alicia glanced