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.

on your mind?” he asked,

She took a shallow breath and asked softly, “Caden,

hint of amusement touched his lips as he opened his

your imagination at galn ovels

Are you feeling pressured to start a family all of a sudden?” His

to have a

her career-driven spirit, would wait until she was thirty to think

his gaze, Alicia felt the

need to tell you…” But the sharp ring of a phone cut through the

he said, watching

searched his face for 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, charged with an unspoken

see you. We need to talk about what happened last night.” Blake’s voice came through the line, strained and

he replied, “There’s nothing left to discuss.

sending a chill through Alicia’s heart. Blake’s