The unwanted wife’s unexpected comeback
Chapter 171

Chapter 171:

As soon as Hank got into the car, he grumbled, "It's colder in Warrington than anywhere else I've ever been."

In other cities, winters were filled with endless snow storms. The snow piled up so much that when anyone ventured outside, their shoes would disappear beneath it.

But in Warrington it was different.

Elsewhere, the cold was dry and bearable. , but here, the sleet soaked everything, leaving a damp cold that penetrated to the bone.

Caden wiped the raindrops off his coat and stared out the window, his expression distant. I don't find anything attractive in this city, he commented. Not the people, not the time.

If it weren't for his late mother, he would never have come back here.

Hank chuckled. That's a little unfair. Isn't Mrs. Bennett nice enough?

A hint of softness appeared in Caden's eyes, but he quickly frowned, as a thought crossed his mind. She's quite demanding, he murmured.

Hank noticed that, although Caden's expression was still stern, there was a hint of indulgence in his tone. Although Caden complained about Alicia, it was clear that he tolerated her and listened to her.

Hank couldn't help but chuckle. Isn't that good? She challenges you and scolds you, but she also stirs your emotions and makes you happy. "It's better than burying yourself in work all the time."

Who says I'm happy,' Caden replied.

You're not, Hank pressed. Yesterday, when Mrs. Bennett came to pick you up at the airport, you must have known she was coming. You were excited from the moment you got on the plane. I've never seen you so eager for a business trip.

Caden had no response.

His excitement hadn't been because Alicia was coming to meet him; In fact, he was just expecting a surprise.

But he refused to admit it, so he kept his gaze fixed on the window.

Suddenly, Caden remembered something important. He took out his phone and called Alicia.

What's wrong, Alicia asked.

They brought me a new bed. "They've already installed it," Caden asked.

The workers just arrived and are setting it up now, Alicia answered. How about the long underwear? They are comfortable. The workers' hands are red from the cold. It's very cold today.

Caden furrowed his eyebrows. No, he replied.

Really. So, it's not cold, or you're warm thanks to the long johns. Alicia insisted.

Caden closed his eyes, unsure of how to respond. Having nothing else to say, he decided to end the call.

Hank couldn't resist asking: Didn't you just change the bed in your apartment? It broke after just one night.

Caden glared at him. You chose that bed.

Yes, Hank answered. I thought about choosing one of our company's products, but figured you would get bored with it. So I picked one with the best reviews on the market for you to try.

Caden replied coldly: Of all the people I know, your taste is the worst.

Hank ran out speaks.

He was amazed at the idea that a new bed would break after just one night. Things could have been so intense between them. If so, Alicia must have been very remarkable. The bed didn't survive, but she did. She really seemed like the perfect match for Mr. Ward.

After finishing her meeting with Mr. Wade, it was already noon. Caden and Hank decided to grab a quick bite to eat at a nearby restaurant.

Before starting to eat, Caden arranged to have an extra meal delivered to the apartment.

Hank took a look at it. with a sly smile. That's very thoughtful of you, Mr. Ward, he commented.

Caden didn't bother to respond.

Alicia had cooked for him countless times, but today she was simply sending him takeout. . It wasn't the most thoughtful gesture. Furthermore, the food at this place was not as good as Alicia's.

Later, the sky filled with clouds.

Surprisingly, the jewelry advertisement on the huge screen became even more captivating. Caden found himself looking at him several more times. Inside the display cases were exquisite pieces of jewelry: pink diamond necklaces, jade pendants, and sparkling diamond rings.

Under the bright lights, each piece seemed to tempt passersby. Caden looked at the prices, which ranged from $80,000 to $5 million. For him, these amounts were not particularly high. He believed that anything worth his attention had to have a price tag of at least $10 million. So, to him, Joshua had barely bought anything of real value for Alicia during their two years of marriage. A simple ring worth a few hundred dollars was virtually worthless.

Pack up all the bestsellers over a hundred thousand dollars, Caden ordered, handing his card to the store clerk, making no attempt to conceal his wealth.

The shop assistant was momentarily stunned, but her enthusiasm soon took over and she hurried to fulfill his request.

Delivery boxes piled up outside the apartment , forming a small mountain Alicia was not at home to receive them; She was in the studio attending her self-defense class.

After finishing his work, Caden headed to the studio and found her engaged in combat. He did not announce his presence and preferred to observe silently from the sidelines. Her opponent was a man a head taller than her, with suspicious eyes that made him look untrustworthy. They exchanged formal bows and Alicia immediately threw a punch.

Despite her thinness, Alicia soon mastered her techniques and precisely attacked her opponent's weak points. In a short time, he had taken control of the fight. With a decisive final blow, the man collapsed to the ground, groaning in pain.

Surprised by the result, Alicia hurried towards him. I'm sorry, I hurt you, he asked.

Just as the words left her mouth, the man lunged at her and suffocated her.

Unable to free herself, Alicia clung to her. He watched helplessly, fighting in vain against his attacker. When her face paled, the others realized the danger and quickly pulled the man away from her.

Alicia staggered to her feet, stepping aside while coughing, her eyes red with the effort. After catching her breath, she placed a hand on her chest, deep in thought. Something was obviously bothering her.

Caden raised his hand and knocked on the window. Alicia looked up and met his gaze. He immediately noticed the redness in her eyes.

She was surprised to see him.

Caden asked, his voice soft.

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