The unwanted wife’s unexpected comeback

Chapter 52:

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Hank continued to rummage through the bag. “You bought seven boxes? Are you planning to consume them like candy?” Caden's expression darkened.

Taking a deep breath, he pointed to the cupboard beside him. “Put them there and close it.”

Hank's concern was palpable. “Ciara was clear about not taking random medications. Can you tell me how long you've been taking them? How many have you taken? How are you feeling now?”

Before Caden could respond, a thought struck Hank. “Wait, is this why you were watching those videos in the car earlier? Did you get carried away and lose control?”

Caden's response was cold. "If I couldn't control myself, you'd be the first to know."

Hank was silent, imagining the scenario, and quickly recomposed himself. He carefully put the medication away in the private locker.

Caden then sent a message to Alice: “Who taught you to say thank you like that?”

Alice replied: "Isn't that necessary?"

This left Caden both amused and frustrated.

Shortly after, Alice asked, “Did I fall short?” She added, “They're pretty expensive: $180 each. You only bandaged my arm. Isn’t that enough?”

Caden scoffed. “Thanks for giving me over a thousand.”

"It was actually $900. There was a promotion: buy five and get two free," Alicia clarified.

the phone aside and decided not to answer. Answering would only

discomfort. Respecting their relationship, he felt obliged to apologize. “I’m

opened the cupboard, took

looking at Hank. “What are you

make sure you take it after

speechless, wondering what kind of person

of his coffee and asked, “Is Jerald

“Yes, and he has to go back to

start the car,”

puzzled, asked, “It's still early to eat. Why come back so early to confront that

me more of a headache,” Caden replied, tossing the pill into the

country. Caden, once known for his emotional

keep the peace, Hank talked less and

and there was a

cure. His condition had deteriorated to the point where the Yates family had given up hope

his condition. Further tests revealed traces of a slow-acting poison in Jerald's bloodstream, a substance that was

a covert

satisfaction. “This drug is illegal here and can only be obtained through private transactions. Tell

Hank agreed.

was clear that it would take a while to clear. Hank turned off the engine and expressed his confusion to Caden. “Mr. Ward, I don't understand. You despise your

need Jerald alive for now,” Caden

shocked by this

was harboring, Hank refrained