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

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

was a pause before Alicia replied icily, “I’m

abrupt end of the call left an awkward silence in the

lighten the mood. “Well, her words weren’t exactly kind, but at least she

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

it upon himself to give Alicia detailed updates on Caden’s condition. He painted a

privately sought advice from multiple doctors, discussing treatment options late into

arranged for medication to be delivered to him. She ensured his meals were closely monitored and checked his progress daily. Yet, she never once

him from a distance. He looked much better. The pale hospital gown softened his

But now, seeing his pale face and fragile state, much of that anger had ebbed

turned to go, Caden’s eyes fluttered open, startling her. Caught off guard, she froze,