The unwanted wife’s unexpected comeback

Chapter 1023:noveldrama

Without missing a beat, she pulled out her phone and, right before Caden, blocked every one of Corey’s contacts. “There. Happy now? And for the record, I haven’t spoken to Corey since we returned. Even during those two years in Xada, we only exchanged a few work-related words.”

Caden paused, caught off guard.

Alicia smirked, patting his face. “Feeling better? Good. Then go ahead and hire a couple more secretaries. By next month, I expect to see them on board.”

Caden was left speechless, unable to argue.

After marrying, Alicia’s emotions became much more stable than before. She no longer displayed her feelings openly, rarely argued with Caden, but remained difficult to appease.

When Caden sensed she was truly upset, his instinct was to draw her close. Yet, Alicia, swift as lightning, slipped away.

He set down his phone and followed her. “Alicia,” he called out softly, only to have the bedroom door slam shut in his face.

The sharp click of the lock came from the other side, making his shoulders tense.

In this house, the soundproofing was poor, and her voice drifted clearly through the door. “If you even think about picking that lock, you’ll regret it.”

Caden let out a long sigh, rubbing the bridge of his nose in exasperation. He resisted the urge to knock some sense into himself.

When they had gotten home earlier, Alicia had been visibly drained, yet she hadn’t refused his advances. They’d gone through an entire box of condoms, and not once did she berate him. She had clearly noticed his mood and was trying to mend things in her own way. So, why was he still acting so childish?

Caden knew, deep down, there was no reason to be jealous of Corey. Nothing had ever happened between Corey and Alicia. And yet, his temper flared far too easily. Why couldn’t he just admit the truth and let it go?

Lost in thought, Caden was startled when the door creaked open.

Caden quickly straightened, his gaze locking onto hers with intent. “Already calmed down?”

Alicia stood tall, her expression frosted with a hint of chill. “Caden, I know you’re jealous of Corey, but there has to be a limit. This is the last time I’m letting this upset me. If you keep making a fuss, we’ll end up divorced.”

Caden’s carefully constructed composure shattered in an instant. “When have I ever been jealous of Corey? Is he even worth it?”

Alicia resisted the urge to roll her eyes. “You don’t need to say every thought that crosses your mind. Just hear what I’m telling you.”

“I’m not jealous of him,” Caden replied stiffly.

Alicia sighed. Forget it. Why waste time arguing with someone so childish? She moved to close the door again, but Caden instinctively reached out to stop her, his hand hovering in hesitation.

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