The unwanted wife’s unexpected comeback

Chapter 738:

“You took it off during your check-up and left it on the table,” the doctor explained with a smile.

“It was under my papers, and I only just noticed it. You always take it off when you come in, saying you don’t want the gel to get on it.”

Alicia’s smile turned bittersweet as she slipped the bracelet into her pocket.

“Thank you.”

With a quiet nod to the doctor, she turned and walked away.

Alicia returned to the gallery and worked tirelessly until nightfall, only to be interrupted by a call from Blake. He sounded frustrated.

“I waited for hours, but he never showed up. Then he messaged me, saying he needed to think it over. Is he stalling to drive up the price?”

Alicia had expected this.

another stunt like this, I’ll involve the police. There’s nothing incriminating in that

Blake hesitated.

“But…” He shifted uncomfortably.

not great for

shows me…” If that video went public, it would be

softened

time. If he tries to

Blake considered her suggestion.

could work. I’ll wait for

Thank you for your help, Blake,” Alicia said, putting a sense of finality

dinner options. As she debated between dishes, a soft knock at the

voice called, “Ms. Bennett, may I have a moment? There’s a document that needs

up on the unusual

a moment of silence. Then, instead of her assistant, a tall figure stepped into the

through delivery apps without really seeing anything, so