The unwanted wife’s unexpected comeback

Chapter 1137:

Caden resolved to tread carefully before he figured out their intentions. He returned all the gifts intended for her but agreed to the business project. Ellis was influential in Banta. Caden wouldn’t provoke Ellis, yet he wasn’t intimidated. Business was separate, but any ploys involving his daughter were off-limits.

Scarlette would make her own choices once she was older. Until then, Caden was committed to shielding her from any undue influences.

After ending the call with Ellis, Hank knocked from outside the door. “Mr. Ward, the car is ready.”

Alicia assumed Caden had business to handle and was about to go back to Scarlette, but then she noticed Caden pulling out a dress. Caden carefully helped Alicia into it and said, “I’m taking you somewhere special.”

The dress was stunning, and Alicia couldn’t help but speculate with a glowing smile. “Is there a new restaurant in Warrington? This dress seems just right for a fancy outing.”

Caden gently touched her cheek, his eyes shining with affection. “Would you like to go out to dinner with me?”

As long as she was

blush, Caden chuckled and wrapped an arm around her as they headed to

Caden surprised Alicia with a visit to a jewelry exhibition where

inform them he wouldn’t be returning

eyes playfully and said, “Which hotel are you thinking

kissed her lightly, his voice teasing. “You’ll

face under the dim lights, Alicia felt her knees weaken, frustrated by her own lack of composure. Yet, she couldn’t suppress her excitement about what he had planned

mistaken, however, as Caden led

“So, we’re

raised an eyebrow. “You

a hint of reluctance in her