The unwanted wife’s unexpected comeback

Chapter 921:

The elevator finally arrived, and as the doors slid open, Alicia was startled to see Ciara.

“Ciara?” Alicia greeted her, forcing a smile.

Ciara, supported by Jasmine to prevent her from stumbling, grabbed Alicia’s hand anxiously. “What trouble has that rascal Caden gotten into this time?” Half a month ago, Caden had lied to Ciara about going on a business trip, but the truth eventually came out.

Alicia steadied Ciara and reassured her gently. “It’s nothing serious, just a stomach issue.”

“If it’s nothing, why has he been hospitalized for so long?” Ciara pressed, her face full of worry. “Alicia, don’t hide anything from me. What’s really wrong with him?”

Alicia hesitated momentarily and then said flatly, “Really, Ciara, it’s nothing. I just saw him. He’s busy flirting with a pretty nurse. He seems to be living quite comfortably.”

had been on the verge of tears, now looked bewildered by

but she couldn’t muster a smile. She pulled a long face. “I’m running late. Take care of yourself, Ciara,” she said, glancing

Caden soon after. Once she confirmed he was fine, Alicia’s words began to replay in her mind. Could

couldn’t entirely dismiss the idea. “Ms. Bennett didn’t look like

in her grandson. After two years of being single and failing to win Alicia over, who knows what he might

voice laced with exasperation. “Could

wonder Caden hadn’t made any progress with Alicia.

expression grew thoughtful. “Maybe I should make a plan to push

dear, what are

work. Once she was finished, she went to see Gemma. Though Corey had painted a grim picture, Gemma’s situation