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

cap and offered her the bottle of

of the fight, was drenched

I needed to hydrate.

looked

reassured her, “You don't have to worry. It’s

she knew it

the water,

strange as the unexpected kiss

half the bottle in one

took a

changed slightly. “I’ve

remained impassive. “Yeah,

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

answering her unspoken

felt her ears turn red with heat as she looked

help

police station, they recovered the

the incident had been instigated by those drunken troublemakers; they

only had to give

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

after documenting your complaint, but please be aware that the process will take

“I appreciate

tangled, especially with the Green family pulling the strings behind the scenes. By the time the police came to a resolution, she could be overwhelmed by online

noticed small blisters forming. The thought of having to go back to the hospital

aid kit from the police station and began applying ointment and

and walked over, watching her awkwardly struggling

down next

cotton ball and soaking it in iodine. “For

Alice remained silent.

was

in pain as I applied the burn ointment. Then he wrapped

Alice didn't understand it.

something unexpectedly comforting about the

looking at her, Caden organized the first aid kit. “I noticed your history. It’s surprising that this is the first

his fiery nature, it was

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