The unwanted wife’s unexpected comeback

Chapter 1370

Chapter 1370:

Throughout Kenji and Scarlette’s entire visit, Caden’s face remained frozen in a stony mask.

Alicia turned to him, concern in her voice. “What’s troubling you?”

“I can’t put my finger on it,” Caden replied, his expression unchanged.

“But the more I look at Kenji, the more he grates on my nerves.”

“Ah!” Alicia’s eyes sparkled with knowing wisdom. “That’s a sure sign they’re destined for each other.”

“What sort of backwards reasoning is that?” Caden shot back. “You’ll see, in time.”

Since Kenji’s departure for Warrington, his family had been dreaming of his return with Scarlette. Seeing them return together filled the Reed family with such joy that they could barely contain their elation. No sooner had Kenji and Scarlette crossed the threshold than Iker appeared with his wife in tow.

Iker’s commanding presence immediately tamed Scarlette’s usual vivacity. She addressed them both with formal politeness, “It’s a pleasure to meet you.”

Cathleen’s gentle smile accompanied her proffered gift.

as he

is Ward,” Kenji

flickered toward his

address her as just

“I’m simply being cordial.”

“Hypocrite.”

your mind?” Scarlette hissed through clenched

merely stroked Kenji’s

romantic expertise about the proper way to court a

casual confidence. “Don’t worry about it, Iker. I’ve got my own

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Iker countered. “One day,

mind if I

sensed an impending barb

fell under your spell because she’s loved you since childhood, not because of any particular charm

welcome such honesty,” Iker replied, unruffled. “Please,

conversation unfolded, Scarlette huddled with Cathleen nearby, their heads close together in whispered consultation. Whatever Scarlette was asking seemed to give