The unwanted wife’s unexpected comeback

Chapter 73:

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Caden stared back, his expression blank and void of emotion. Gerry, interpreting Caden’s calm as confirmation of his suspicions, shouted excitedly, “When did this start? Is it in the early or late stages?”

Caden remained silent, resisting the urge to start a conversation. Why bother talking to a moron?

The doctor, for his part, pressed his fingers harder against Caden's wrist, frowning in concentration. “I assumed your pale complexion was due to general weakness, but it seems you’re under significant stress.”

Gerry breathed a sigh of relief, glad to know that this was not a fatal disease.

Without wasting a second, the doctor asked, “Is your sex life normal?”

His tone was so casual it seemed like he was commenting on the weather.

Caden replied just as coldly. "Forks."

Gerry's eyes nearly popped out of his head. Had I heard wrong?

Hank, standing nearby, looked equally stunned. Caden? A normal sex life? Since when?

The doctor's fingers twitched slightly, a shadow of skepticism crossing his face. “How often?”

Caden glanced in Alicia's direction, a small, almost imperceptible smile tugging at the corner of his lips. “At least once a day.”

Alice's heart sank. Once a day? she thought, her mind racing. Why is he looking at me like that? I'm not part of this equation!

Finally, the doctor released Caden's wrist, his expression unreadable.

Gerry, ever curious, continued, “So what’s wrong, Doctor?”

The doctor sighed. “You're not being entirely honest, so I can't give an accurate diagnosis. The last time I felt a pulse like that, it was from someone who had never been intimate with anyone.”

a moment. “Really, Doc?” I

you lying to the doctor, Caden?

beat, Caden turned the tables, his voice firm. “How many

silent, momentarily

least I'm not a virgin. What about you, Mr. Hopkins? At what

with frustration, his eyebrows furrowed in agitation. “There's a lady here! Keep your voice down,” he snapped, trying

and sneered, “Your reaction says it all.

was left silent by the blow. He opened his mouth, but no words came out as he turned hastily to Alicia, his face a

hadn't heard anything. As if nothing had happened, her

pretending to be talking to someone on the phone to put more distance between herself and the awkward scene. However, despite her outward calm, her little act was far from perfect. The tension in her posture gave her

Ward, you don't have to worry. It's nothing serious. Just make sure you get plenty of rest. As

unreadable as he adjusted his cufflinks with precision. His bearing remained polished and composed, exuding the elegance normally reserved for

doctor offered again: "I can prescribe you some medicine for

«It is not necessary.

away, Caden's eyes followed her subtle movements. He casually picked up a glass, scanning the room until his

“When

the answer perfectly well, simply shrugged.

the bank? It’s absurd that he

dry. “Maybe it's because you're ugly and you

at me. Sure, I may not outshine you, but I’m definitely better

smiled with satisfaction. “If you're not ugly, why are you still

my time yet. Unlike you,

been listening in silence, looked startled. When did this happen? He hadn't heard anything about it. And

turned to Caden. “By the way, did you actually

of answering, Caden took a slow sip

ever, leaned forward with a sly smile. “So, who

a dark look, as if the question itself was beneath him. There had only been three people involved that night. Was it really that

try using that head of yours

now, a stale reminder of his current misery. His illness only made it worse; his throat throbbed with each swallow, and the water tasted awful. Annoyed, he set the glass down with

up and he practically shouted,