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

with a quiet plea, wanting him to

in her voice and decided to indulge her, engaging in

Gradually, Alicia’s voice brightened.

the call, though his mind

felt out of place, overwhelmed

long shower, he

something happened

strict instructions to stay

“She’s fine, Mr.

Ward.

busy with the

to make it up

me the truth,

replied, “There’s really nothing,

Ward.”

to

out the truth

“Send some security here.

I have unfinished business.

who can

Hank’s voice sharpened.

“Understood.”

Alicia felt restless and went downstairs to

didn’t expect to find Corey’s car blocking her

had been waiting

pale but otherwise composed, unfazed by everything

Alicia paused.

night breeze lifted her hair, framing her tear-streaked

weary, held a