The unwanted wife’s unexpected comeback

Chapter 361:

But why was he here, of all places? And why was he sleeping in the middle of a party? What kind of game was he playing now?

She had already promised the mayor’s daughter that she would perform, and there was no turning back now.

Clinging to a fragile hope that Caden wouldn’t wake up, Alicia sat down at the piano, her fingers gently brushing the keys.

She began to play.

Everyone quieted down.

The usual hum of chatter faded as everyone became captivated by the soft, enchanting melody.

Caden stirred from his sleep, his eyelids heavy, only half-open.

The lights in the room flickered faintly, casting a hazy glow that blurred the edges of his vision.

Through the dreamlike fog, he saw her—a familiar figure, delicate and poised.

His heart clenched at the sight.

with her head slightly bowed, her graceful

keys, coaxing out the tender notes of

in the purgatory between dreams and reality, Caden

was in quicksand, slowly sinking deeper into

being tugged away,

but tonight,

a faint sigh, he closed his eyes again, surrendering to the pull of

finished her piece, casting a final glance in Caden’s

still fast asleep, though his expression seemed more peaceful

sound, she slipped off the stage, retreating quietly to her hotel room

awoke feeling more rested than he had in

a renewed sense of calm washed over

only to find out she had just returned to the city that

he couldn’t quite explain, his usual anxiety was

that chasing her too fiercely would only push

Patience, he reminded himself.

give it some time, and he would

a few days, it would be Gerry’s