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.”

Doc?” I have cursed inwardly. “There’s no need to expose myself

lips curled into a grimace. “Why are you lying to the doctor, Caden?

voice firm. “How many times a

silent,

about you, Mr. Hopkins? At what age

eyebrows furrowed in agitation. “There's a lady here! Keep your voice down,” he snapped, trying to regain control of the

Caden smiled and sneered, “Your reaction says it all. You’re

out as he turned hastily to Alicia, his face a mixture of shame and

heard anything. As if nothing had happened, her

awkward scene. However, despite her outward calm, her little act was far from perfect. The tension in her posture gave her

nothing 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

adjusted his cufflinks with precision. His bearing remained polished and

can prescribe you some medicine for that

«It is not necessary.

He casually picked up a glass, scanning the room until his gaze

thoughtfully. “When did

who knew the answer perfectly

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

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

“Ugly? Are you serious, Caden? Look at me. Sure, I may not outshine

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

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

happen? He hadn't heard anything about

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

took a

a sly smile.

beneath him. There had only been three people involved that night. Was it really that hard

you try using that head of yours and find

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

Gerry's face lit up and