The unwanted wife’s unexpected comeback

Chapter 504:

She struggled to keep her voice steady as she answered, conscious that he hadn’t learned of the recent developments.

He only called to check on her.

“I’ll be back the day after tomorrow,” he said, his usual warmth evident.

“I land around eight.

Will you come to pick me up?”

Alicia felt a wave of sorrow.

“I’ll be there,” she murmured.

His tone shifted, detecting something.

“Have you been…”

Alicia drew in a breath.

“I just woke up… I had a nightmare.

I dreamed that my dad… he hit me.”

Caden became more alert, sensing that something was wrong.

It wasn’t like her to sleep so late, and certainly not to share her nightmares with him.

Alicia had always kept her troubles to herself, sharing only her joys.

Caden softened his voice.

should get back to

asked, her tone tinged with a quiet plea, wanting him to stay on the line

the vulnerability in her voice and decided to indulge her, engaging in light

Gradually, Alicia’s voice brightened.

call, though his mind

his week abroad, he’d felt out of place, overwhelmed by the flood of

shower, he called

happened with

instructions to stay quiet,

“She’s fine, Mr.

Ward.

busy with the

make it up to her when

me the

hesitated, then replied, “There’s really

Ward.”

decided to

the truth

“Send some security here.

I have unfinished business.

people who

Hank’s voice sharpened.

“Understood.”

restless and went downstairs

find Corey’s car

had

pale but otherwise composed,

Alicia paused.

night breeze lifted her hair, framing her tear-streaked

though weary, held a spark