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.

that moment, Hank spoke again. “Are we really going to leave her

a stubborn little thing. He practically dragged himself in and

breath, Caden got out of the car. “Pass me

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

huffed irritably, walking away from

answered Caden's questions without hesitation. It

helped her up to her floor and opened the door to her

one arm as he reached for the light switch with his

At first he didn't feel anything, but the dim light in the hallway revealed

began to build, gradually intensifying. Caden gritted his teeth and

unconscious, with a string of curses ready. But

better to scold her

the light switch and flipped it on. The apartment wasn't big,

placed Alicia on

to the alcohol, her usual hostility toward Caden was nowhere to be

on the table. “They're antihistamines. Don’t stop taking

hand suddenly shot out, grabbing

at her with

but before

her hand moved from Caden's sleeve

lips together and looked out the window. All the lights in

have been a

Caden. He tried to let go of her hand, but Alice reacted quickly, lunging at him

last time he'd seen her this vulnerable. “Aren’t you supposed to be tough and brave?” I have

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

appeared on the

relayed the message to Alice before reaching for the medicine and popping out

him and obediently opened her mouth. Although her mind was still clouded, she was aware of her actions. Without much thought, she clicked her tongue against

the

still glassy. Without any water to wash the pill down, it dissolved quickly in her mouth. She nuzzled Caden’s

I am?" he

Alice didn't respond.

a wetness in his throat. Warm tears were sliding down his neck and