The unwanted wife’s unexpected comeback

Chapter 157:

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Caden finished chewing the fruit and affirmed firmly. "Forks. Continue.”

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

Chain operated with mechanical precision. His thoughts flowed seamlessly into his speech. I have identified each problem with ease and immediately proposed solutions. Someone with such a keen 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 fail.

He bent his head and spoke into her ear. “Be careful with me, Mrs. Bennett. “I’m getting hard.”

Alice stood still for a moment, then looked down without thinking.

Her cheeks flushed as she looked up again.

Caden understood the effect it had on him. He ended the meeting early to avoid losing control.

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

Desire sparkled in Caden's eyes. “Think about it. “How long has it been since we last slept together?”

Alice thought for a moment.

He began to count on his fingers.

Last time, 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, only five days had passed.

“It's only been five days,” she replied.

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

Alicia raised an eyebrow, genuinely curious. “Are you that desperate? Before we were together, did you indulge yourself every night?”

Caden's jaw tightened slightly.

His urge to have her right then almost got the better of him, but he remembered his commitments later that day. He pushed his frustration aside.

“It's the weekend. I've ordered a dress for you. “It will arrive soon and you will wear it for the banquet.”

Alice gave him a slight nod.

"Was it expensive?"

Caden looked her straight in his eyes.

"I'm not like Joshua. When it comes to you, I don't hold back. Money is not an issue."

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 notice right away and scoffed.

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

Alice looked into his eyes.

"Your father doesn't hit you for no reason," he said calmly.

Caden froze for a moment.

Alice's calm expression made him reconsider his answer, but he kept his composure.

Alice felt a tightness in her chest.

"I'm not pitying you. I just don't understand why you let Jerald treat you like that."

Caden had reasons to defend himself. Why was he putting up with this?

“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?" Alice asked.

Caden didn't answer, just staring at her hard.

Seeing that he seemed nervous, Alice said, "Never mind. Forget I said anything."

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

"Knowing that I share his blood makes me sick."

Alice felt a sharp pain in her chest.

She couldn't understand the depth of Caden's plans or the secrets he was keeping.

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

His father had never cared for him, and his mother passed away when he was still vulnerable.

How could it 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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