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

and offered her

the effects of the

I needed to hydrate.

looked at it with

don't have

expression changed to one of confusion. “I haven't expressed any concern, and yet you're already confessing.” Although she knew

gave her the water, before removing the

as strange as the unexpected kiss

half the bottle in one gulp before handing it

took a

changed slightly. “I’ve

remained impassive.

silently questioning him, “Isn't this basically

answering her unspoken question. “Haven’t

red with

help but

station,

that the incident had been instigated by those drunken

only had to

I have asked. “The false information circulating on the Internet has permeated their minds, and people like them

documenting your complaint, but please be aware that the process will take time. It would be advisable to gather

“I

scenes. By the time the police came to a resolution, she

pulled up her sleeve, she noticed small blisters forming. The thought of having to go back to the hospital was

borrowed a first aid kit from the police

walked over, watching her

down next to

soaking it

Alice remained silent.

was anything but

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

Alice didn't understand it.

something unexpectedly comforting about

first aid kit. “I noticed your history. It’s surprising

his fiery nature, it was truly

he'd seen her at her lowest point too many times. Either way, he let his defenses down, exposing a rare vulnerability.