The unwanted wife’s unexpected comeback

Chapter 942:

Flustered by his teasing, Alicia gathered her belongings and slid off his lap. “It’s time for dinner.”

As they prepared to leave, Hank picked up the car keys to drive them.

Alicia, curious, asked, “Hank, aren’t you off work?”

Hank responded respectfully, “Ms. Bennett, driving has always been part of my duties.”

Alicia’s mind wandered back to the book from the office, still lingering in her thoughts. Something didn’t sit right with her.

Alicia deliberately chided Caden, “It’s not fair to make Hank work overtime when he’s in a relationship.”

Hank looked taken aback, ready to deny it, but instinctively looked to Caden for direction.

“Mr. Ward, am I

puzzled by Alicia’s comment as well. “Is Hank in a relationship?” he

an

of confusion—was he

with the book. “A Hundred

caught on to Caden’s tone and managed a polite smile. “Yes, Ms. Bennett, I’ve recently started seeing someone. But how did you know? I hadn’t planned on

out a thoughtful

lied. “He mentioned you left a love manual at his place,

awkwardly. “As long as you

the charade up, pretending to address the issue directly. “You’ve left that book at my place for a while. Please take it back with you when you come to

Ward.

“It’s alright,” Caden replied.

with the boss tacitly cooperating with his employee