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 to leave her

though a muscle ticked in his jaw. What a stubborn little thing. He practically dragged himself in and out of consciousness, and yet he

got out of the car. “Pass me

quickly complied, handing him the medicine. As he did so, he noticed the cut on Caden's hand. “Mr. “Ward,

walking away from the car

her intoxicated state, and answered Caden's questions without hesitation. It didn't take long for him

her up to her floor and opened the

Alicia with one arm as he reached for the light switch with his free hand. There was a clicking sound, but the lights were still

he didn't feel anything,

gritted his teeth

was still unconscious, with a string of

be better to scold her when she was

the light switch and flipped it on. The apartment wasn't big, it only had one bedroom, but

placed Alicia on the

alcohol, her usual hostility toward Caden was nowhere

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

but Alice's hand suddenly

her with a slight

but before she could,

for a couple of seconds, and then her hand moved from Caden's sleeve to

and looked out the window. All the lights in the complex

must have been

her hand, but

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

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

a message appeared on the screen: it was from the

to Alice before reaching for the medicine and popping

him and obediently opened her mouth. Although her mind was still clouded, she was aware

warm, wet sensation against his skin. “You're still the temptress, even when

in her mouth. She nuzzled Caden’s neck and murmured, “It tastes awful.” He could hear the whimper in her

who I am?" he asked

Alice didn't respond.

Warm tears were sliding down