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

offered her

effects of the fight,

I needed to hydrate.

and looked at it with a

her, “You don't have

“I haven't expressed any concern, and yet you're already confessing.” Although she knew it was unlikely he would drug her, she was puzzled by how suddenly thoughtful he

the water,

strange as the

drank almost half the bottle in one gulp before

a few sips

slightly. “I’ve already drunk

remained impassive.

silently questioning him,

eyes answering her unspoken question. “Haven’t

ears turn red with

couldn't help

at the police station,

the incident had been instigated by those drunken troublemakers;

only had to

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

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

“I

with the Green family pulling the strings behind the scenes. By the time the police came

noticed small blisters

kit from the

over, watching her awkwardly struggling

sat down next

everything yourself,” she said, taking a cotton ball and soaking it

Alice remained silent.

touch was anything but

he wrapped the gauze around her arm several times, securing it with

Alice didn't understand it.

unexpectedly comforting about the

your

it was truly remarkable. Alice's expression

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 I