The unwanted wife’s unexpected comeback

Chapter 503:

Then, everything changed overnight.

Her father pushed her relentlessly, burying her under impossible expectations.

Harsh scoldings and constant pressure weighed heavily on her, leaving her struggling to breathe.

“You’re a disgrace, Alicia!”

“You don’t deserve to be my daughter.”

“You should just disappear!”

Alicia woke with a start, drenched in cold sweat, her limbs trembling.

The familiar fear closed in around her, suffocating her.

She instinctively reached for support, but the space beside her was empty—Caden hadn’t returned.

Tears stung her eyes, and as she wiped them away, she realized her cheeks were already wet.

A soft sob escaped her lips.

Her dog, Cade, heard her and rushed over, jumping onto the bed to nuzzle her, offering comfort.

Alicia leaned into the dog, grateful for the quiet companionship.

After a moment, she glanced at her phone and noticed several missed calls.

She had missed them while the phone was on silent.

a steadying breath,

voice came out

wasn’t urgent, but there was a weariness

“So, you already know?”

Alicia’s heart sank.

“Know what?”

thinking her tears were merely a reaction

to begin, but Alicia sensed something was wrong despite

me,”

struggled with

“I miscalculated.

instead, he helped him

labeled the mannequin as a standard product,

chest tightened as Blake continued, his voice

connections are terrifying —

his backing, outrageous projects pass

hasn’t acted this recklessly in years; this is clearly targeted

we need to

Alicia’s shoulders slumped.

would that do? Dorian’s only going this far because he’s set on

confrontation with Corey had been driven by impulse, but Dorian’s ruthlessness was far beyond anything

his respect for Dorian,

been a close friend of Caden’s mother, Dorian now disgusted her with his behavior, all to

had always fought to protect being so trivialized

Alicia asked, her voice barely above a

replied, though doubt

Alicia’s regret was immediate.

“It’s my fault.

shouldn’t have