The unwanted wife’s unexpected comeback

Chapter 839:

“It’s not that I don’t want to help you, Miss Bennett. Actually, my car is currently in maintenance, and I can’t get another one on such short notice.”

“That’s fine. I’ll call the police and have Caden removed from the premises.”

Hank did his best to sound sorry and genuine, but his anxiety was bubbling to the surface. Deep down, he was terrified that Alicia would make good on her word.

Alicia had only been bluffing, of course. But when a moment stretched on without hearing anything from Hank, she sighed loudly and said, “Caden drank too much and is now suffering from gastric spasms.”

At least bring his medication over.”

“Damn it,” Hank muttered.

“Hang in there, Miss Bennett. I’m on my way.”

Alicia tossed her phone aside, her face composed as ever. When she looked up, Caden was standing right in front of her. Startled, she flinched and instinctively inched away from him, but he only took advantage of her reaction to pin her down on the sofa.

Alicia tried to raise her hand, but he quickly caught her wrist in a death grip. When she attempted to lift her leg, it was also restrained. Caden wrapped her tightly in his arms and let out a world-weary sigh.

“I’m done pretending,” he said, sounding rather subdued.

Alicia froze mid-struggle. A dull ache spread through her chest. When he realized that she was no longer resisting him, Caden buried his face in her hair. It had already been two years, but her scent remained the same. Caden breathed it in deeply.noveldrama

“Lucky,” he whispered, his voice thick with emotion.

“I just want to have a good sleep. That’s all. Two years, over seven hundred days… It’s been too long. I haven’t had a single restful night. I know I made a huge mistake, and you have every right to hate me. But do you think you can give me a chance to make amends?”

Alicia’s body gradually relaxed.

Her limbs went slack as she stared blankly at the ceiling. Caden pulled back slightly and cupped the back of her head. He rested his forehead against hers and closed his eyes. Their breaths mingled with each other, blowing hot against their faces. The heat between them rose until they felt almost feverish beneath their clothes.

“Lucky…” Caden opened his eyes and brushed his thumb across Alicia’s lower lip.

“Have you been well these past two years?”

Alicia’s eyes gleamed in the light, her vision slightly blurry from the thin sheen of unshed tears. No, she had not been doing well, and she couldn’t forgive herself for that fact. She had been constantly torn between holding on and letting go, languishing night after night.

“Don’t hate me, please.” Caden’s gaze was clouded with despair as he swooped in and pressed his lips against hers.

“Lucky, please don’t hate me.”

Alicia blinked and turned her head to the side to avoid his kisses.

“I don’t hate you, Caden.”

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