The unwanted wife’s unexpected comeback

Chapter 1351:

While Kenji and Caden conversed in the living room, Alicia took Scarlette aside for a private talk. Scarlette craned her neck to pick up fragments of their conversation but couldn’t, her anxiety rising.

“Mom, I’m not interested in a marriage alliance with Kenji.”

Alicia naturally respected Scarlette’s feelings. However, considering Kenji’s status as a Reed, she suggested, “You might not want to marry, but don’t shut Kenji out completely. Since he’s fond of you and wants to woo you, why not let him try? Let things unfold naturally.”

Scarlette shook her head and protested, “I don’t want him to chase after me.”

Alicia chuckled.

“What’s the issue? Why do you suddenly dislike him so much?”

Scarlette bit her lip, struggling with her feelings. She couldn’t explain it fully but felt a strong aversion to getting close to Kenji.

“He’s not a good person. He doesn’t like me and just wants to make my life miserable. Mom, don’t be deceived by his act.”

Alicia responded, “Sweetheart, could there be some misunderstanding? Mr. and Mrs. Reed are wonderful people. Their son can’t be that bad.”

Kenji stayed for dinner, and when it was time for him to leave, Scarlette walked him to the door. Once outside and alone, she confronted him with a stern expression.

“What do you really want?”

Kenji’s answer was straightforward.

“To marry you.”

“Are you completely out of your mind?”

“Perhaps. Marrying you might be akin to embracing madness.”

Scarlette was so infuriated that she punched him. His sturdy physique absorbed the blow. Pain shot through her hand, prompting her to blow on it, feeling aggrieved.

Kenji saw the slight pink mark on her hand and noted her delicate skin.

“Whom you choose to wed is still up to you. Your father made it clear that if I can’t win your heart within four years, the marriage alliance will be off.”

Scarlette laughed out loud.

“Ha! That’s a lost cause. You can’t win me over even in forty years, let alone four.”

Kenji didn’t argue but simply watched her with a calm expression. Scarlette caught his intense gaze and halted.noveldrama

“Why are you staring at me like that?”

Kenji lifted his hand, sweeping her hair gently behind her ear. His fingers trailed down, delicately grasping her smooth, slender neck. His rough fingertips, conditioned by frequent lab work, grazed her skin lightly, sending a chill down her spine.

“What are you doing?” Her voice came out softer and quieter than she intended.

Kenji moved closer and said, “I was fixing your hair. What did you think I was about to do?”

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