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.

like this, I’ll involve the police. There’s nothing incriminating in that video, so I’m not afraid if it

Blake hesitated.

“But…” He shifted uncomfortably.

not great

video shows me…” If that video went public,

eyes softened

he tries to back out again,

Blake considered her suggestion.

I’ll wait for

said, putting a sense of finality into

As she debated between dishes, a soft knock at the door

opened slightly, and her assistant’s hesitant voice called, “Ms. Bennett, may I have a moment? There’s a document that needs your

up on the unusual tone, Alicia responded casually, “Come

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

on food, scrolling through delivery apps without