The unwanted wife’s unexpected comeback
Chapter 162

Chapter 162:

Alicia remained silent, knowing that she could not win the argument.

She continued forward to get a copy of each book she he wanted, and then clapped his hands when he finished. Very well, that's enough.

The books were quite heavy, so he grabbed some to lighten the load.

There was only one member of staff tending to the entire store, a young girl, who was now standing behind the counter. Alicia gave him an apologetic smile. I'm sorry. Since she was the only customer left, Alicia assumed that the girl had been waiting for her to make her purchase before closing.

The young woman understood. Don't worry, he said with a smile. We open 24 hours. Even if you weren't here, I would continue working until the next shift came.

He counted up Alicia's purchases, and when it was time to pay, Caden took out his card and handed it to her. Alicia stepped away, without protesting. Normally she preferred to pay herself, but she also understood that men often liked to pick up the tab to show off their generosity.

This once, she decided to let Caden have his way.

While the young woman was wrapping the books, Alicia took out her phone and transferred the total of the expenses to Caden's account.

Caden could only look at the notification from his bank with a mixture of helplessness and resignation.

Just then, they heard the sound of footsteps going up the stairs.

Before seeing the newcomer, they saw a large bouquet of red roses. The man holding them had an anxious expression as he approached the counter.

What are you doing here, the young woman asked in surprise.

It was clear that it was her boyfriend, who had come to bring her a nice gift.

It seemed like he had just realized that there were still customers in the store. He cast an embarrassed glance toward Caden and Alicia, then leaned over to whisper to his girlfriend, I just got off work. I'm so sorry I missed your special day, darling.

The young woman smiled and her cheeks turned pink. No problem. She proceeded to wrap the rest of Alice's books with the greatest haste.

Alice felt something warm spread through her chest as she contemplated that display of young and innocent love.

Now She had been married once, but she didn't remember experiencing anything like that. Witnessing such pure and sincere love brought tears to his eyes.

Caden, on the other hand, was unfazed. He turned to Alice with a frown. What special day are they talking about?

There was some couple's party in November that he didn't know about

Alicia thought about it for a moment. Maybe he was referring to a special day for the two of them.

Flowers are really necessary. Caden asked, raising an eyebrow.

Alicia smiled. There really wasn't a single romantic bone in this man's body. It's a nice surprise, and a very sweet gesture.

A little over the top, if you ask me, Caden murmured.

Alicia almost made fun of him.

She couldn't help but wonder how he used to treat his previous girlfriends.

From what she knew so far, she bet he spent most of his time with them in bed. I doubted he'd ever done anything romantic. At most, he probably had his assistant buy gifts for their partners.

They picked up the books and headed downstairs. How old were you when you experienced your first love. Alicia wondered.

I never dated anyone, Caden answered flatly.

Alicia's jaw dropped. Never Seriously Come on, I don't believe it.

Caden didn't give any more details.

Ah, it's true! Alicia exclaimed, as if a light bulb had gone off in her head. It is impossible for you to have the patience to maintain a relationship. The most you can probably do is an adventure here and there.

Caden turned to her with a frown. Why was she so talkative today

She stopped at the door, her eyes fixed on the rain that had begun to fall. I look like a playboy to you.

Alicia shamelessly looked him up and down. Man, you sound like the spokesperson for the entire playboy population.

Caden pressed his lips into a thin line, regretting the words that had just escaped him.

When was your first time? Alicia whispered, her voice lingering. It was in high school, or you were already in college.

Instead of answering, Caden countered her question with one of his own. When was yours?

Alicia leaned back, with a neutral expression. He didn't answer.

But something about his behavior surprised her, and her eyes widened in disbelief. It was your first time at the movies that night.

Caden ignored her, uninterested in continuing this endless line of questions. He opened the umbrella and walked into the rain.

Alicia ran after him, protecting her head with both hands. It just can't be! It was really your first time

Caden narrowed his eyes. Unable to contain himself any longer, he turned to her and blurted out: Is that possible? Who do you take me for? I'm not like you, who remained a virgin during your two years of marriage.

Alicia's eyes went dark. slightly. You're getting personal, Mr. Ward. Don't you think it's a bit inappropriate.

They only had one umbrella between them, and Alicia wasn't going to get soaked. Despite her irritation, she approached Caden.

Without missing a beat, Caden reached out with the hand holding the umbrella and pulled her into a hug. Alicia let out a little cry of surprise.

What, now you're being shy. It's not the first time I've held you in my arms.

She gently pushed his hand so that they were both under the umbrella You shouldn't get wet.

Caden pulled her closer. A little rain won't hurt me.

But my books will get wet!

Caden snorted in response.

The bookstore was not far from the apartment, so their trip didn't take them long.

The two walked down the street, one tall, the other petite, their figures soon disappearing from sight.

The wind night was cool and sharp.

Not far away, A car was parked under a sycamore tree. Joshua held a cigarette between his fingers, letting it burn without taking a drag. His gaze was fixed in the direction Caden and Alicia had gone, and his eyes stopped long after they were out of sight.

Until then, Joshua had always thought that Caden's interest in Alicia was superficial, something fleeting and insignificant. I was sure it would fade in a few days.

But after seeing them leave the bookstore, laughing and joking with each other...

It was clear they were serious.

Joshua's lips curled into a grimace.

He still remembered the day Alicia had confessed her love for him. She had been so shy, so innocent. He had always believed that her feelings for him were deep and true.

Now, it was painfully clear that he had been wrong.

It hadn't even been that long since their divorce and she was already She was looking at another man, sinking into his arms.

A muscle in Joshua's jaw twitched. Frustrated, he put the cigarette to his lips, only to realize that it had already burned out.

He gritted his teeth and threw it out the window. Rage took hold of him, emerging from nowhere and spiraling beyond his control. He slammed his fists on the steering wheel and barely managed to suppress a scream of rage.

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