The unwanted wife’s unexpected comeback

Chapter 996:

He added swiftly, “Besides, the chocolate candy you gave me wasn’t anything special. It was just synthetic cocoa powder. That dog came back looking for more the next day.”

Alicia was at a loss for words, not sure how to respond. On the desk lay a thick photo album, which Alicia excitedly began to flip through.

There was only one chair in front of the desk, prompting Alicia to ask, “Want it?”

Caden raised an eyebrow. “Now?”

He checked the time, surmised that she had probably digested her dinner, and then drew the curtains closed.

Alicia, puzzled by his actions, watched as Caden began to unbutton his shirt and leaned in to kiss her.

Caught off guard, Alicia instinctively responded to his kiss, thinking it was just a tender moment.

up on the floor, and he lifted her

pushed him away. “What are

story starts at

guiding it toward his belt with a silent plea, whispering,

did things escalate so quickly? She tapped his chest, exasperated. “Why does it

showing little interest in the photo album. He

pass once or twice and now you’re pushing your luck? Aren’t you listening

turned slightly sullen.

“When did I

asked if I wanted it. Wasn’t

paused, her mind racing back through their conversation, then burst into laughter. “I was asking if

lifted her leg, hiking up her skirt to show him the bruises from the previous night. “Look what you did to me last night. Why would I want

gaze. Her gesture, though meant to deter him, inadvertently sparked his desire again. The zipper she had just pulled up