The unwanted wife’s unexpected comeback

Chapter 797:

After Corey had left, Alicia had quietly departed the maternity center as well. When Caden realized she wasn’t there, he questioned the staff. A nurse, seemingly surprised, replied, “Ms. Bennett just left three minutes ago.”

Caden’s expression darkened.

“Which direction did she go?”

“Through the north gate,” the nurse answered.

The maternity center had four exits, and the north gate was the least used, which explained why they hadn’t crossed paths. Without hesitation, Caden hurried to his car and drove off in pursuit. Though he doubted he could catch up to her, he soon spotted her car on the road ahead. He recognized the route immediately—it was one he knew all too well.

When Alicia’s car finally pulled over, Caden parked a short distance away and watched her with a complex expression. She had returned to their former apartment. Standing alone in front of the familiar building, her oversized coat seemed to swallow her delicate frame, making her appear even more fragile.

out of his car quietly, his movements deliberate as he approached her from behind. Without a word, he reached for two bags from her car, lifting them effortlessly. Alicia paused at his presence but didn’t turn

for any sign of harm or distress. His gaze finally settled on

haven’t been eating well; you’ve lost too much weight,”

It was as if they had only had a minor disagreement. Yet, the more composed she seemed, the more unsettled Caden became. He found himself wishing she would yell at him, hit him, or curse him—anything but this silence that cut deeper than any

inside the apartment, Alicia’s eyes instinctively

the Hopkins

him because I haven’t been

leave, but Caden caught her wrist, stopping her in her tracks. In one

and Caden hugged her so tightly that Alicia felt as though she might suffocate in the emptiness of his arms. She didn’t resist, her usual defiance absent, replaced

Lucky,” Caden whispered, his voice

“I’m so sorry.”

the point of indifference. Yet, now, in his arms, hearing