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?”

Caden and

visibly agitated, blurted out, “Have you lost your

unfolding scene, a

the issue? I promise it’ll be our secret. Just

quickly signaling

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

played her part

remained silent, giving Alicia

to respond, Caden

Alicia was taken aback.

lip. “I’m sorry, I wasn’t aware of

her no attention, walking

asked, “If things don’t work out, would I have a

sound of the door closing was the only reply she received. Alicia glanced at their interlocked fingers,