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

didn’t you just finish?” Alicia asked, her tone tinged with a quiet plea, wanting him to stay on the line just a little

her voice and decided to

Gradually, Alicia’s voice brightened.

call,

out of place, overwhelmed by the flood of information he had

a long shower, he called Hank

happened

under strict instructions to

“She’s fine, Mr.

Ward.

been busy with the

need to make it up to her

the

replied, “There’s really

Ward.”

Caden decided to

the

“Send some security here.

I have unfinished business.

people who can handle

Hank’s voice sharpened.

“Understood.”

went downstairs to grab a

find

he had

but otherwise composed,

Alicia paused.

her hair, framing

held a