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.

clearly reluctant

removed the cap and offered her

effects of the fight, was drenched

I needed to hydrate.

looked at it with a

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

to one of confusion. “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

water, before removing the

was as strange as

drank almost half the bottle in

a

changed slightly. “I’ve already drunk from

face remained

eyes silently questioning him, “Isn't

eyebrow, his eyes answering her unspoken question.

felt her ears turn red

couldn't help

station, they recovered the restaurant's

clear that the incident had been instigated by those drunken troublemakers;

had to give a

permeated their minds, and people like them have

but please be aware that the process will take time. It would be

“I

pulling the strings behind the scenes. By

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

the police station and began applying

watching her awkwardly struggling with the

sat down

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

Alice remained silent.

touch was

applied the burn ointment. Then he wrapped the gauze

Alice didn't understand it.

something unexpectedly comforting about

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

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