The unwanted wife’s unexpected comeback

Chapter 560:

Once seated, Alicia asked about Ciara’s health.

“Much better.

Seeing you here always lifts my spirits,” Ciara replied.

Alicia smiled.

“We’ll come by as often as we can.”

Benedict cut in, “As often as you can? I know Caden’s busy, but what’s keeping a gallery owner occupied all day?”

Alicia stayed quiet, holding back her response.

Ciara shot Benedict a displeased look.

“Can’t you hold your tongue at the dinner table?”

Benedict fell silent.noveldrama

Alicia kept her head down, eating slowly, half hoping Caden would say something for her.

But all she heard was the quiet clinking of his utensils beside her.

After a few minutes, her heart sank, a chill settling in.

So, this was his idea of handling things.

Even with Benedict’s criticism, he remained silent.

Ciara reached out, her hand covering Alicia’s with a gentle touch.

“Don’t take it to heart, Alicia.”

Alicia forced a smile.

“I won’t, Ciara.”

From the corner of his eye, Caden watched her.

Alicia took a small bite of food, chewing as if weighed down.

It made him both angry and heartbroken.

With a quiet sigh, he placed a piece of steak on her plate.

“Are you that poor? Why the miserable act?”

Alicia had no interest in arguing with him.

She didn’t even want to speak.

Normally, she would’ve left the piece of steak untouched, but with Ciara sitting beside her, the last thing she wanted was for her to notice any tension.

If Ciara sensed they were at odds, it would only make her anxious — and with her history of strokes, Ciara couldn’t handle that kind of stress.

So, Alicia calmly took a bite, telling herself that if she could just get through this dinner, everything would be fine.

Perhaps picking up on the tension, Ciara spoke less than usual, and everyone ate in uneasy silence.

After dinner, Ciara pulled Benedict aside, her tone firm.

“She’s Caden’s girlfriend.

Why are you treating her so coldly? If they break up because of you, I won’t stand for it.”

Benedict, who had been holding back his frustration, finally let it out.

“That’s exactly why I’m concerned! Caden’s my nephew, and he deserves better.

She has no real skills, just an oversized temper.

The last time we spoke, she gave me a piece of her mind like she owned the place.

She’s already so full of herself before they’re even married — just imagine afterward! She’ll be walking all over us.”

Ciara looked at him in disbelief.

“She yelled at you? That doesn’t sound like Alicia at all.”

Benedict scoffed.

“You’re just as fooled by her act as Caden is.”

Ciara dismissed Benedict’s complaints with a wave of her hand.

“I’m not going to believe your one-sided story.

Whether Alicia’s right for him or not, Caden will decide for himself.

I’ve seen how much he cares for her.” She looked him squarely in the eyes, her tone firm.

“And let me make one thing clear — if you dare interfere with my grandson’s happiness, I’ll be the first to stop you.”

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