The unwanted wife’s unexpected comeback

Chapter 49:

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A police officer approached with a pair of handcuffs, preparing to secure them around Alicia.

Caden stood in front of him, holding up a hand. “There's no need to go that far.”

The agent hesitated, surprised.

Recognizing the peculiar connection between Caden and Alicia, he withdrew his hand.

Alicia gently moved her burned hand away and climbed into the police car. Caden slid in behind her.

She looked at him, slightly puzzled. “You're not coming back?”

He sat down, his long legs almost overwhelming the small space.

"It's much more entertaining to watch you squirm at the station," he said.

Alice sensed his malicious intent.

He sank into his seat and remained silent.

A police officer offered Caden a bottle of water. “Thank you, Mr. Ward.”

Caden greeted her with a friendly smile. Then he commented, “I’ve barely done anything.”

Alice let out an exasperated sigh, shaking her head.

He let out a silent snort.

He was skilled at feigning humility.

The officer smiled and said, “Mr. Ward, that is an understatement. You have contributed significantly over the years; “it is only right that we show you our gratitude.”

Alice was surprised.

Were you involved in philanthropy?

Of course, he hadn't imagined it.

at her, clearly reluctant to

offered her

of the

I needed to hydrate.

picked up the bottle and looked at it with a

“You don't have to worry.

you're already confessing.” Although she knew it was unlikely

her the water, before removing the

as strange as

the bottle in one gulp before

a

“I’ve already drunk

remained impassive. “Yeah,

her eyes silently questioning him, “Isn't this basically like

his eyes answering her unspoken question. “Haven’t

ears turn red with heat as

help but

at the police station, they recovered the

clear that the incident had been instigated by those drunken

to give

false information circulating on the Internet has permeated their minds, and people like them have significantly disrupted my life. Will there

can launch an investigation after documenting your complaint, but please be aware that the process

“I

the scenes.

small

first aid kit from the police

watching her awkwardly struggling with

down

she said, taking a cotton ball and soaking it in iodine. “For example, you can ask me for help. I’m here

Alice remained silent.

touch was

ointment. Then he wrapped the gauze around her arm several times, securing

Alice didn't understand it.

something unexpectedly comforting about the

the first aid kit. “I noticed your

his fiery nature, it was

lingering tension or the reality that he'd seen her at her lowest point too many times. Either way, he let his defenses down, exposing a rare vulnerability. “I have no family left. There’s no one who can help me if