The unwanted wife’s unexpected comeback

Chapter 954:

A chuckle escaped Ellis as he exhaled smoke, his eyes shimmering with a mix of amusement and confidence.

“Get some rest. I’ll leave you be,” Caden said.

After Caden left, Ellis stubbed out his cigarette halfway. He then returned to the room to rinse his mouth and lay down again.

Jaida, half-asleep, asked, “Is someone here?”

“Yes, Mr. Ward stopped by,” Ellis responded.

Jaida noticed the amusement in his voice and opened her eyes wider. “You seem quite fond of him.”

Ellis maintained his smile. “It’s not fondness, but he does strike a familiar chord. I suspect our paths will cross often.”

memories of Caden were vague, yet one moment stood out. “When his fiancée held Brysen’s son, she was genuinely pleased.

a daughter, perhaps?” Ellis

know?”

indeed mentioned that

burst into laughter. “That explains why Caden seems wary of me. We might end up being

was left

night, Alicia felt the warmth of Caden’s body. She rolled over to find him staring into space. “Why aren’t you asleep yet?” she

back gently. “I just can’t

restlessness, sliding her hand across his stomach. “In need of some

tone steady. “No, it’s

Ellis, Alicia asked,

in my mind all night and still can’t pin down why he gets

Alicia had no response.

to Sowell for a day of fun. They indulged in spicy food, which left Caden