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

finish?” Alicia asked, her tone tinged with a quiet plea, wanting him to stay

hear the vulnerability in her voice and

Gradually, Alicia’s voice brightened.

call, though his mind remained

place, overwhelmed by the flood of

a long shower, he

happened

to stay quiet,

“She’s fine, Mr.

Ward.

been busy

it up

the truth,

hesitated, then replied, “There’s really nothing,

Ward.”

Caden decided to let it go—for

out the truth

“Send some security here.

I have unfinished business.

need people who can handle

Hank’s voice sharpened.

“Understood.”

and went downstairs to

expect to find Corey’s car blocking

had

stepped out, his face pale but otherwise composed, unfazed by

Alicia paused.

her hair, framing

eyes, though weary, held a spark of