The unwanted wife’s unexpected comeback

Chapter 720:

Half an hour later, Caden emerged from the study, his brow creased with worry.

“Why did you leave the hospital?” he asked, his voice low but tense.

Alicia managed a soft smile.

“I left on my own, so don’t hold it against your bodyguards.”

Caden sighed, too weary to even think about reprimanding anyone. The exhaustion of the day weighed on him as he wrapped his arms around her, pulling her close.

“Just let me rest for a moment,” he murmured, leaning into her.

Alicia’s hand moved gently through his hair, a wave of sympathy washing over her as she felt the tension in him. She opened her mouth to speak but hesitated. Even with his eyes closed, Caden sensed her unease.

You have something on your mind?” he asked, his voice rough

breath and asked softly, “Caden, do

his lips as he opened his

at galn ovels ;

to start a family all of a sudden?” His voice carried a teasing

rush to have a

thought Alicia, with her career-driven spirit, would

his gaze, Alicia felt the urge to speak

you…” But the sharp ring of a phone cut through the moment. Alicia fell silent, holding her breath as Caden checked the screen. His expression shifted subtly,

said, watching

a clue to what this meant but found none. Caden stepped back, releasing her from his embrace, and took the call. The room seemed to shrink around them,

about what happened last night.” Blake’s voice came through the line, strained and

was ice-cold as he replied, “There’s

tone was unsettling, sending a chill through Alicia’s heart. Blake’s voice crackled through