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

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

deep breath, Caden got out

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

irritably, walking away

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

up to her floor and opened

reached for the light switch with his free hand. There was a clicking

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

gritted his teeth and released

still unconscious, with

her when she was awake

apartment wasn't

placed Alicia

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

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

but Alice's hand suddenly shot out, grabbing him by

at her with a slight

speak, but before

seconds, and then her hand moved from Caden's sleeve to his forearm,

looked out the window. All the lights in the complex

have been a

leave, Alice approached Caden. He tried to let go of her hand, but Alice

couldn't remember the last time he'd seen her this vulnerable. “Aren’t you supposed to be tough

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

still had his phone, so he turned on the flashlight to illuminate the room. Coincidentally, a message appeared on the screen:

the message to Alice before reaching for the medicine and

mouth. Although her mind was still clouded, she was aware

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

any water to wash the pill down, it dissolved quickly in her mouth. She nuzzled

know who I

Alice didn't respond.

Warm tears were