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.

her, clearly

removed the cap and offered her the bottle

effects of the

I needed to hydrate.

and looked at it with a little

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

changed 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,

her the water, before removing

was as strange as the

almost half the bottle in one gulp before

took a

changed slightly. “I’ve already drunk

remained impassive. “Yeah,

silently questioning him, “Isn't this

his eyes answering her unspoken question. “Haven’t

felt her ears turn red with heat as she

help

the police station, they recovered the restaurant's

instigated by those drunken troublemakers;

had to give

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

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

agreed. “I

were already 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

sigh, feeling a dull pain in the burn. As she pulled up her sleeve, she noticed small blisters forming. The thought of having to go back to the

the

completed some paperwork and walked over, watching her

sat down next

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

Alice remained silent.

was anything but

I applied the burn ointment. Then he wrapped the gauze around her arm several

Alice didn't understand it.

was something unexpectedly comforting about the

Caden organized the first aid kit. “I noticed your history.

was truly

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