The unwanted wife’s unexpected comeback

Chapter 924:

Alicia sat quietly by the door, her thoughts drifting aimlessly. It wasn’t a deliberate act, but out of the corner of her eye, she noticed a peculiar man nearby.

The man was broad-shouldered, his build unmistakably that of a thug. He wore a white coat and mask, concealing most of his face except for a pair of rugged brows and sharp, watchful eyes.

As their gazes met, the man abruptly turned away, clutching a medicine bottle. His hurried steps and tense demeanor screamed unease.

Alicia’s eyes flicked back to the ICU door, remembering how he had been staring at it earlier with a complicated look.

As night fell, the sterile chill of the hospital became unbearable. Alicia changed out of her sterile gown and decided to leave.

only sound echoing through the empty

down as

of another set of footsteps halted too. Alicia’s pulse quickened, but she forced herself to remain calm.

she had assumed the man in the doctor’s disguise was there for Corey. But now, the pieces didn’t fit. This wasn’t about Corey. The target was her. The realization hit hard. Could Corey have

swallowed hard, fear clawing at her chest as

light ahead flickered and

instinctively turned, pulling the pepper

react further, a hand shot out from the darkness, gripping her tightly and yanking her into

reeling. For a brief moment, her heart

powerful arm clamped over her mouth and nose, pinning her against the cold wall. The man’s chest pressed against her back, his strength overwhelming. Alicia’s instincts kicked in. She bit down hard on the hand covering her mouth, her teeth sinking in with animalistic ferocity. She shook her head violently, desperate to tear a piece of flesh away if she could. The man grunted