The unwanted wife’s unexpected comeback

Chapter 981:

Caden paused to think. “That night was a coincidence. The rest wasn’t.” His other actions had been deliberate attempts to make her life difficult.noveldrama

The old grievances piled up, fueling Alicia’s growing anger. Caden froze at her darkened face, realizing he had spoken without thinking.

Sure enough, Alicia was preparing to leave, visibly upset.

Caden quickly grasped her waist. “I was thoughtless back then. We can’t leave things like this.”

Seeing his desperation, a dark gleam flashed in Alicia’s eyes. “Thoughtless? It was malicious.”

Caden pressed his lips tightly together. “Didn’t you hate me too?”

“I did, but did I ever hurt you?”

“You wanted to, but you didn’t have the means.”

Alicia’s anger flared even more, and she cupped his face and bit him.

Constrained by Caden’s hold, she didn’t plan to flee, but she was determined not to let him off easily. “If you want me to calm down, you have to agree to one condition.”

Without hesitation, Caden responded, “I won’t agree to abstinence.”

Alicia froze. How did he guess what she was thinking? Alicia’s eyes flickered. “Not abstinence, but moderation. I’ll decide when we have sex.”

Caden studied her carefully. He leaned back slightly, an air of ease in his expression. “Alright, I’ll listen to you.” Their connection was such that it only took a few minutes for her to be turned on at his whim. He could easily turn the tables. Once the trio to Averibon was planned, Alicia left to handle business.

Caden took out his phone and dialed Hank. “Find two people for me.”

Hank responded, “Mr. Ward, who are they?”

“Ten years ago, the night I graduated high school, on Willow Alley, around eleven at night, two thugs were there. Find out where they are now.”

Hank blinked. Ten years ago? How was he supposed to find that out?

Hank was curious. “Mr. Ward, did you have another argument with your wife?”

Caden just said, “Stop asking questions. Just do as I say.”

The news of Caden and Alicia’s impending visit to Averibon soon reached Corey. Despite Caden’s cautions, Corey continued to monitor their every move. Only by keeping track of Alicia did he feel secure. A question popped up in Corey’s mind: did he need to go to Averibon too? But what would he gain from going, and what were his chances?

Corey sat in his luxurious office, drained by work, his thoughts muddled. In front of him was Gemma’s health report. One item was critically concerning.

He stared at the report for a long time, the cigarette in his hand burning down to the filter, yet he remained indecisive. Finally, he gave up. His shoulders slumped as he picked up his car keys, deciding to go home and spend time with Gemma.

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