Chapter 1106:
The next morning, Caden kissed Alicia goodbye as usual before heading to the office.
Meanwhile, Regina voiced her desire to move out to Alicia.
Respecting Regina’s decision and considering taking a break from work to focus on Scarlette, Alicia arranged a private tour for Regina, hoping she’d enjoy the getaway.
After Regina departed, Caden took the initiative to hire a skilled cook and a top-tier nanny, ensuring Alicia could dedicate herself to Scarlette’s upbringing without feeling overwhelmed.
That evening, when Caden returned, Alicia had just left the bedroom.
“Is Scarlette asleep?” Caden asked casually while washing his hands.
Alicia nodded, noticing a faint whiff of alcohol on him. “Did you have a business dinner?”
“No. I just had a few drinks with Gerry. He always shares his good liquor with me, but he can’t handle more than one glass, so I ended up finishing it for him.”
Caden dried his hands and naturally embraced Alicia. Having the house to themselves felt different. They could be as carefree as before, free to have sex whenever and wherever they wanted.
“Is the alcohol smell strong? Does it bother you?” Caden asked. He hadn’t drunk much in the past two years and was unsure if Alicia was accustomed to it.
Alicia snuggled deeper into his embrace, inhaling deeply. “No, I like your scent.” He always smelled appealing to her. With the added hint of alcohol, it was as heady as an aphrodisiac.
Caden felt a familiar desire stir within him.
Since their encounter in the office, Alicia had insisted Caden abstain from sex to recuperate, and he had agreed. Consequently, they hadn’t been intimate since. Occasionally, when his desires peaked, he would tease her just enough to leave her wanting and then withdraw teasingly, with a touch of cruelty.
Caden cupped her chin, his lips hovering near hers.
Alicia instinctively parted her lips, eager to taste his.
Caden’s gaze deepened, his thumb gently stroking her cheek. “Do you want to taste how good the wine is tonight?”
Alicia’s eyes sparkled as she nodded softly. “I do.” The sweetness of the wine lingered on Caden’s lips and tongue, delicious and heady. Yet, Caden’s kiss was intense, even biting her, leaving Alicia with a mix of pain and pleasure, her eyes glistening with tears.
After the kiss, Alicia met his slightly flushed gaze, sensing his restraint. She said, “Scarlette is sleeping well. She only wakes once for milk and sleeps long after. It’s still early. We don’t have to sleep just yet, right?”
At her subtle suggestion, a hint of amusement flickered in Caden’s eyes. Despite their long acquaintance and frequent intimacy, she was still shy about her desires. She could easily have been more direct, even going as far as to undress him.noveldrama
But Caden harbored a slight grudge. She had questioned his sexual capability and insisted he abstain from sex to recover. As a man accustomed to indulgence, he had restrained himself for nearly half a month. Having tolerated the initial challenging days, he was not prepared to let this pass without retribution.
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