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.”

wavering for a moment. “Really, Doc?” I have cursed inwardly. “There’s no need to

are you lying

a beat, Caden turned the tables, his voice firm. “How many times a day do you do this,

silent, momentarily

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

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

smiled and sneered, “Your reaction says

mouth, but no words came out as he turned hastily to Alicia, his face a mixture of shame and despair. “She's just talking nonsense. Don’t pay

and serene expression, simply nodded as if she hadn't heard anything. As if nothing had happened,

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

softly. “Mr. Ward, you don't have to worry. It's nothing serious. Just make sure you get plenty of rest. As for sex,” he added with a knowing

cufflinks with precision. His bearing remained polished and

again: "I can prescribe you some medicine for that

«It is not necessary.

Alicia walked away, Caden's eyes followed her subtle movements. He casually picked

thoughtfully. “When did Alice become so

who knew the answer perfectly well, simply shrugged.

joining the bank? It’s absurd that he wouldn’t want to work with me, opting for

him, his tone dry. “Maybe it's because you're ugly and you

Are you serious, Caden? Look at me. Sure, I may not outshine you, but I’m definitely

“If you're not ugly,

haven't found anyone worth my time yet. Unlike you, I

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

“By the way, did you actually call anyone last time? “I asked the boss and he

answering, Caden took a slow sip

sly smile. “So, who was the woman you were spooning

the question itself was beneath him. There had only been three people involved

try using that head

another sip. The water was warm and unpleasant 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,

lit up and he practically