The unwanted wife’s unexpected comeback

Chapter 894:

Late into the night, Caden coaxed her into bed with a mix of gentle urging and playful insistence.

They simply slept, nothing more.

After a stressful day, Caden quickly succumbed to sleep, comforted by her presence.

Alicia, on the other hand, lay awake, too worried to fall asleep.

She shifted uncomfortably, turning away from Caden, and felt something hard under her pillow.

Reaching beneath the pillow, she found a thin picture frame.

saw it was

she wore a dark green camisole, crouched in the sunlight,

her eyes crescent-shaped, and her expression

signs of frequent handling, each mark

had once loved Caden with a depth she had never fully acknowledged. Even a simple photograph seemed to encapsulate the intensity

From childhood, they had competed in everything, even love, always cautious not to show too much investment. Yet, she had

the photo until Caden shifted closer, pulling her back to the present. She carefully placed the frame back

head into her neck, his breath slow and rhythmic. “Why aren’t you asleep yet?” His voice was drowsy,

before responding, “I’ll sleep soon. Don’t

eyes just enough to look at her, his gaze weary and tinged

eyes again, only to open them once more, his gaze intense, as if making sure she was

lips met hers. The kiss started softly, but as he sensed her acquiescence,