The unwanted wife’s unexpected comeback

Chapter 917:

Feeling defeated, Caden closed his eyes, his expression bleak.

Gerry leaned forward, trying to understand. “Of all the ways to deal with Corey, why did you choose to drink with him?”

Caden’s voice was weary. “Leave me alone. I want to rest.” Relieved that Caden was awake, Gerry stood and stretched with a yawn. “I’ll let Alicia know you’re okay.”

Caden instructed, “Don’t tell my grandma.”

“As if I’d need reminding,” Gerry retorted.

Gerry dialed Alicia’s number and put the call on speaker for Caden to hear.

up, her cold

Caden, unsure how to respond. “Not sure if he’s dead or alive. Want to say something

was a pause before Alicia

left an awkward silence in the

words weren’t exactly kind, but at least she asked if you were

shot Gerry a withering look. “No one will think you’re

the hospital, Gerry took it upon himself to give Alicia detailed updates on Caden’s condition. He painted a

outwardly maintained her indifference, she privately sought advice from multiple doctors,

be delivered to him. She ensured his meals were closely monitored and checked

Alicia finally went to the hospital, though she remained cautious. While Caden was asleep, she stood quietly behind the curtain, observing him from a distance. He looked much better. The pale hospital gown softened his typically stern features. In sleep,

her awake at night. But now,

as she turned to go, Caden’s eyes fluttered open, startling her.