The unwanted wife’s unexpected comeback

Chapter 73:

? ? ? ? ?

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

“Why are you lying to the doctor, Caden?

his voice firm. “How

was silent,

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 to regain control of the

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

hastily to Alicia, his face a mixture of shame and despair. “She's

as if she hadn't heard anything. As if nothing had happened, her phone rang an alarm and she quickly brought it

someone on the phone to put more distance between herself and the awkward scene. However, despite her outward calm, her little act was

have to worry. It's nothing serious. Just make sure you get plenty of rest. As for sex,” he added with a knowing

as he adjusted his cufflinks with precision. His bearing remained polished and

offered again: "I can prescribe you

«It is not necessary.

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

chin thoughtfully. “When did Alice become so friendly with Randolph

the answer perfectly well,

that he wouldn’t

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

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

you're not ugly, why are you still

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

this happen? He hadn't

Caden. “By the way, did you actually call anyone last time? “I

took a slow sip of warm

ever, leaned forward with a sly smile.

if the question itself was beneath him. There had only been

that head of yours and find

unpleasant now, a stale reminder of his current misery. His illness only made it worse; his throat throbbed

and he practically shouted,