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

He practically dragged himself in and out of consciousness, and yet he refused to call

out of the car. “Pass me the

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

away from the car without

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

helped her up to her floor and opened the

still holding Alicia with one arm as he reached for the light switch with his free hand. There

anything, but the dim light in the hallway revealed that he had stepped into

build, gradually intensifying. Caden gritted his teeth and released

unconscious, with a string

be better to scold her when she

on. The apartment wasn't big, it only had one

carefully placed Alicia on the

her usual hostility toward Caden was nowhere to be seen. If anything, she looked

the table. “They're antihistamines.

started to leave, but Alice's hand suddenly shot out, grabbing

looked at her with a slight

speak, but

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

lips together and looked out the window. All

must have been

He tried to let go of her hand, but Alice reacted

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

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

illuminate the room. Coincidentally, a message appeared on the screen: it was

reaching for the medicine and popping out

mind was still clouded, she was aware of her actions. Without much thought, she clicked her tongue against Caden's finger as he

still the temptress, even when it comes to something as mundane as taking

water to wash the pill down, it dissolved quickly in her mouth. She nuzzled Caden’s neck and murmured, “It tastes awful.”

know who I am?"

Alice didn't respond.

in his throat. Warm tears were sliding down his neck and disappearing