The unwanted wife’s unexpected comeback
Chapter 157

Chapter 157:

Caden finished chewing the fruit and nodded firmly. Yes. Continue.

Alicia remained a silent observer for the rest of the meeting.

Caden operated with mechanical precision. His thoughts flowed perfectly in his speech. He identified each problem easily and immediately proposed solutions. Someone with such sharp intellect and skill naturally attracted attention.

Caden embodied this quality more than most.

Alicia was attracted to him without realizing it. Caden was familiar with the way people looked at him.

However, having Alicia around in that heated environment tested his resolve and, despite his usual self-discipline, he began to falter.< /p>

He bowed his head and spoke in her ear. Be careful with me, Mrs. Bennett. It's getting hard for me.

Alicia stood still for a moment and then lowered her eyes without thinking.

Her cheeks flushed red when she looked up again.

< p>Caden understood the effect it had on him. She ended the meeting early to avoid losing control.

Alicia finally relaxed, taking a deep breath. I didn't know you were so sensitive. All I did was look at you.

Desire sparked in Caden's eyes. Think about it. How long has it been since we last slept together.

Alicia thought for a moment.

She started counting on her fingers.

Last time, he he broke the rules, so their last encounter counted as three.

Yesterday he had been too busy and hadn't come home, so, including today, it had only been five days.

It's only been five days, she replied.

The Caden's smile widened. Five days may not seem like a lot, but once you've experienced it, everything changes. Try going five days without something your body craves.

Alicia raised an eyebrow, genuinely curious. You're so desperate. Before we were together, you indulged yourself every night.

Caden's jaw clenched slightly.

His urge to have her now almost took over. him, but remembered his commitments later that day. He pushed his frustration aside.

It's the weekend. I have ordered a dress for you. It will arrive soon and you will wear it to the banquet.

Alicia gave him a slight nod.

It was expensive

Caden looked her directly in the eyes .

I'm not like Joshua. When it comes to you, I don't hold back. Money is not a problem.

The mention of Joshua stung, and Alicia's smile faded.

I don't want you to be like him. But I still want you to have what he has.

Caden didn't realize it right away and scoffed.

What does he have that I don't have? A clueless mother, a psychotic father and an impulsive fiancee.

Alicia looked him in the eyes.

His father doesn't hit him for no reason, she said calmly.

Caden froze for a moment .

The expression Alicia's calmness made her reconsider her response, but she maintained her composure.

Alicia felt a tightness in her chest.

I'm not feeling sorry for you. I just don't understand why you let Jerald treat you like that.

Caden had reasons to defend himself. Why was I putting up with it

I have my reasons. Jerald is still useful to me, and his insults don't affect me, Caden said calmly.

They don't affect you at all. Alicia asked.

Caden didn't respond, just looking at her harshly.

Seeing that she seemed to be on edge, Alicia commented: It doesn't matter. Forget I said anything.

Caden's grip tightened as he spoke in a cold tone.

Knowing that I share his blood makes me sick.

Alicia felt a sharp pain in his chest.

I couldn't understand the depth of Caden's plans or the secrets he kept.

I didn't know what horrors he had faced growing up. He must have been full of suffering and loss.

His father had never cared about him, and his mother died when he was still vulnerable.

How could she not leave a mark on him?

How could I not crave affection

In a low voice, he said: When I fell into the pool in the….

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