The unwanted wife’s unexpected comeback

Chapter 183: ????? Alicia decided not to lend Joshua any money. Furthermore, the evidence Caden had mentioned would soon becpublic. Joshua faced public humiliation and the threat of losing everything.

That was exactly what he deserved.

Alicia stood in a quiet corner, collecting her thoughts. Caden looked at her, with a cold laugh. "Are you scared or do you feel sorry for him?" Alice snapped out of her thoughts. "Would I have gone that far if I felt sorry for him? I'm not crazy, am I?" She rolled her eyes in exasperation.

Although things seemed to be calming down, Lilliana's sudden appearance made Alicia uneasy. Over the past two years, Joshua had becdeeply involved in the Green family. Lilliana, in love with him and pregnant with his child, was unlikely to let him go easily.

Alice's expression turned serious. "This is going to be hard, a long road..." Caden, sensing her concern, replied, "It's my business now. "You don't have to worry." He reassured her, his tone firm.

Alicia wasn't the only one who had complaints against Joshua. Caden also had unfinished business with him.

Alice was momentarily surprised, but then she understood what he meant. Their mutual need for revenge no longer united them.

Suddenly, the atmosphere around him felt charged, and his first instinct was to flee. "Now that everything is settled, I think we should end this." Caden stared at her.

She looked down. "If it helps, thank you." Without saying a word, Caden gently took her chin in his hand, forcing her to look into his eyes.

Alice's eyelashes fluttered.

He turned his face away. "Why are you squeezing me? "It hurts." "Did I push too hard?" Caden asked. "What have you done to make you feel so guilty?" Alice stood still, almost as if she wanted to make a point. "I'm not guilty. Letgo or they might see us." Caden's eyes turned cold. "Am I making you uncomfortable? Why are you so worried about being seen?" Alice was momentarily stunned. "Hasn't it always been like this between us?" They had always kept their relationship a secret. Their agreement was coming to an end. They would part ways cleanly, pretending nothing had ever happened.

Wasn't it the best? Caden paused before slowly releasing her. "That's right.” He touched the new bite mark on his lip and said nonchalantly, "What would I do if someone got the wrong idea? How would I ever get married?" Alicia was silent for a moment. She hesitated before answering, "It won't last long." It was then that Caden understood the reason for his downcast expression.

He smiled with satisfaction. “What now? You used me, and now you want to leave me?" Alice felt a wave of unease. "What do you mean?" "We agreed to follow the contract, right?" "It's over," Caden said lightly. "So what's next?" Alice felt a lump in her throat. His tone was indifferent, his eyes sparkling with a mischievous glint. This wasn't affection; it was more like he was teasing a pet. She cleared her head.

There is no "what now". "We stick to the plan." Caden scoffed. "You can really let him go that easily?" Her heart sank. She nodded stiffly.

"There are so many other opportunities out there. Why hold on to what's not right?" With those words, he took a deep breath and walked away without looking back.

Caden stood where he was, a smile tinged with contempt.

Alice walked into the hall and accidentally bumped into Monica.

"Have you seen Joshua?" Monica asked, her voice full of emotion. "His face was all marked up with slaps, and he scurried away with Lilliana as if he were embarrassed. What a sight! Who did that to him?" Alicia blinked, about to confess. However, Monica quickly added, "It was Caden, right?" Alice did not correct her. "How did you guess?" "Who else would have the courage to do something like that? Joshua is afraid of trouble, but Lilliana isn't. Yet she was silent just now. Who else in this room has that much influence besides Caden?"

Alice couldn't help but smile. She looked up and saw Caden. Mr. Wade was leading him and Gerry into an mand e room, with a group of people carrying snacks and drinks following behind them. Alice looked away, lost in thought. I have read on Monica. "Monica, can I stay at your house tonight? I'll cook for us, okay?" Monica noticed her tiredness. "You look really tired. Don't worry about cooking. “Let's go out and eat something delicious." Alice said, "But I would like to cook for you." Monica raised an eyebrow, puzzled. "Haven't you always disliked cooking?"

Alice was silent. She used to hate it because she had been so concerned with pleasing Joshua, who was fussy and preferred expensive foods. Her efforts were often wasted.

But in the past few months, cooking for Caden had been different. He and easy-going and appreciated Of was everything she did. He always cleaned his plate. She even started to feel like she was a good cook. “Let's go out to eat,” said Alice, trying to sound more cheerful. “I have a lot to share with you.” By the tthe art exhibition was over, most of the attendees had left. Alicia was ready to go.

The door to the room where Caden and the others were having drinks was open. I could hear the lively chatter, including Gerry's enthusiastic voice.

"I finally got my chance!" she cried. "Now you have to go up and kiss whoever comes first, it doesn't matter who!" Hearing this, Alice and Monica froze.