The unwanted wife’s unexpected comeback

Chapter 945:

Alicia’s smile widened faintly, tinged with mockery. “I can’t help you.”

Dorian’s face fell, his voice hollow. “Alicia, you just need to ask Caden. He would do it for you.”

“He might, but you don’t deserve it.” Alicia’s tone was sharp. “Yolanda’s situation isn’t entirely her fault. This is your retribution, Dorian. Accept it.”

Without waiting for his response, Alicia turned and walked away.

As Alicia entered the room, Caden approached her, his arms wrapping around her protectively.

Alicia tried to mask her emotions, but the moment she fell into his embrace, her defenses crumbled. All she wanted was to bury herself in his chest, to let him shield her from the weight of it all.

Caden gently cradled the back of her head, sensing her distress without needing to ask. Her tense body spoke volumes.

meeting Dorian’s from across the

stood there, shoulders slumped, watching them with an air of defeat. His hunched figure might have

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to Alicia. He stroked her hair tenderly,

her face still pressed

and with damp hair clinging to her neck. She paused when she saw Caden seated on the bedroom

passed before Alicia surprised him

responded, his touch gentle and reassuring. After a while, he pulled back and smiled softly.

lack of reaction. She smirked inwardly but didn’t push things further. Instead, she allowed Caden to comb her hair. “Don’t always think of me as horny. I can control myself, you know,” he teased

lips twitching into a faint smile. “Why didn’t you ask what Dorian wanted?” she asked

Why ask again and make her upset? He asked, his tone darker,

even