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.

grimace. “Why are you lying to

voice firm. “How many times

was silent, momentarily

What about you, Mr. Hopkins?

agitation. “There's a lady here! Keep your voice

reaction says it all. You’re still

but no words came out as he turned hastily to

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

between herself and the awkward scene. However, despite her outward calm, her little act was far from perfect. The tension in

doctor, amused by the exchange, laughed 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

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

offered again: "I can prescribe you some medicine for

«It is not necessary.

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

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

perfectly well, simply shrugged. “No

“Maybe he’s thinking about joining the bank? It’s absurd that he wouldn’t want to work with me, opting for something less professional

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

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

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

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

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

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

took a

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

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

that head of yours and find

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.

up and he practically shouted,