The unwanted wife’s unexpected comeback

Chapter 33:

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Alice woke up to be unceremoniously dumped into the car.

Instinctively she curled up into a ball, her wide, wary eyes scanning the interior of the vehicle.

"Where are we going?" I have asked.

Hank turned to look at her and smiled reassuringly. “It's okay, Miss Bennett. It's just me and Mr. Ward. “You’re allergic to alcohol, so we’ll take you to the hospital right away.”

The mention of a hospital immediately made Alice nervous. "No! Please, can we not go?”

Hank paused, looking to Caden for guidance.

Caden, who was uncomfortable with hospitals, hesitated for a moment. Then his expression remained unreadable as he spoke. “Just stop by a pharmacy, get her some antihistamines, and then take her home.”

Hank agreed and started the car.

The car moved slowly along the road, although it was unable to avoid the sharp turns. With each turn, Alice's head seemed to spin even faster.

When they finally pulled up in front of her apartment, Alicia struggled to keep her eyes open and forced herself out of the car. As soon as her feet hit the ground, her knees buckled and she nearly passed out.

"Mr. Ward," Hank said, unable to bear the sight of her in that state. "Shouldn't we help her up?"

Caden watched Alicia through narrowed eyes as she staggered, swaying with every step.

“He can still walk, right?” Caden said dryly.

“I know Miss Bennett has a stubborn streak, Mr. Ward,” Hank said, “but she’s actually a very nice person.”

"If you're so worried, why don't you help her then?"

Hank felt a pang of unease at Caden's words. His grip on the steering wheel tightened, but he made no move to get out of the car.

Alice continued to fight, finally reaching the grass.

Hank spoke again. “Are we really going

in his jaw. What a stubborn little thing. He practically dragged himself in

got out of the car. “Pass me

noticed the cut on Caden's hand. “Mr. “Ward, did a stray cat scratch

irritably, walking away

was surprisingly docile in her intoxicated state, and answered Caden's questions without hesitation. It didn't take long for

her floor and

switch with his free hand. There was

at his feet. At first he didn't feel anything, but the dim light in the hallway revealed that he

intensifying. Caden gritted his teeth and released his

with a string of curses ready. But

scold her when she

flipped it on. The apartment wasn't big,

Alicia on

eyelashes fluttered and she narrowed her eyes. Thanks to the alcohol, her usual hostility toward Caden was nowhere to be seen. If

the medicine on the table. “They're

started to leave, but Alice's hand suddenly

at her with a slight

her mouth to speak, but before she

her hand

the window. All the lights in

must have been a

hand, but Alice reacted quickly, lunging at him and wrapping her arms

time he'd seen her this vulnerable. “Aren’t you supposed to be tough and brave?” I have sneered. “What, are you actually afraid of

but she didn't say anything. In fact, she was absolutely terrified. She didn't

message appeared on the screen: it was from the apartment complex's group chat, informing tenants

message to Alice before reaching for the medicine and

her mind was still clouded, she was aware

wet sensation against his skin. “You're still the temptress, even when it comes to something

in her mouth. She nuzzled

you know who I

Alice didn't respond.

in his throat. Warm tears were sliding