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.”

for a moment. “Really, Doc?” I have

you lying to

beat, Caden turned the tables, his voice firm.

was silent,

What about you, Mr. Hopkins? At what

agitation. “There's a lady here!

says

no words came out as he turned hastily to Alicia, his

nothing had happened, her phone rang an alarm and she quickly brought it to her ear

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

serious. Just make sure you get plenty of rest. As for sex,” he added with a knowing smile, “you're an adult. You can do it whenever you want. Don’t hold back, or you could cause some

as he adjusted his cufflinks with precision. His bearing remained polished and composed, exuding the

prescribe you some medicine

«It is not necessary.

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

noticed, too. He stroked his chin thoughtfully. “When did Alice become so

answer perfectly well,

out loud: “Maybe he’s thinking about joining the bank? It’s absurd that he wouldn’t want to

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

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

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

found anyone worth my time yet. Unlike you, I have standards. “I don’t chase every woman

When did this happen? He hadn't heard anything

remembering something, turned to Caden. “By the way, did you actually call anyone last time? “I asked the boss

of answering, Caden took a slow sip of warm

forward with a sly smile. “So, who was the

him. There had

don't you try using that head of

Caden, for his part, took 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, he set the glass

Gerry's face lit up and he