The unwanted wife’s unexpected comeback

Chapter 938:

Caden wrapped his arms around her, stroking her hair gently. “It’s just a power outage. There’s nothing to be afraid of.”

His deep, steady voice drowned out the thunder as he held her close.

“Don’t worry. This doesn’t mean you’ve lost the bet,” he teased.

Alicia stayed quiet, her breathing uneven.

Caden leaned down slightly, his lips brushing against her cheek as he covered her ears.

Alicia lifted her head, and her lips brushed against his unintentionally.

flash of lightning illuminated their faces, their eyes meeting in

voice playful yet tender. “Still

Yet, as Caden held her close, her warmth and scent enveloping him, he couldn’t help but feel an urgent need to comfort

motionless, her arms tightly encircling his neck.

said absence makes the heart grow

straightforwardness, amused even more by how she, still shaken from the shock, tried to outdo him in their verbal exchange. “I can’t help it,” he said. “I just can’t stay

you’ve been playing games these past few days. I’m not that oblivious. You always use your business tactics on me.” That

kissed her back, lingering a bit longer. “Those tactics are meant to

wrong with his

The night’s impulsiveness culminated in a profound kiss. Caden had been restraining himself for too long, his hands itching to explore further, but Alicia stopped him. “I’m not

of the thunder had subsided, yet her mind was still troubled. “I’ve been researching treatments for Ciara’s stroke. My head is full of it. And with