The unwanted wife’s unexpected comeback

Chapter 954:

A chuckle escaped Ellis as he exhaled smoke, his eyes shimmering with a mix of amusement and confidence.

“Get some rest. I’ll leave you be,” Caden said.

After Caden left, Ellis stubbed out his cigarette halfway. He then returned to the room to rinse his mouth and lay down again.

Jaida, half-asleep, asked, “Is someone here?”

“Yes, Mr. Ward stopped by,” Ellis responded.

Jaida noticed the amusement in his voice and opened her eyes wider. “You seem quite fond of him.”

Ellis maintained his smile. “It’s not fondness, but he does strike a familiar chord. I suspect our paths will cross often.”

moment stood out. “When his fiancée held

daughter, perhaps?”

you know?” Jaida

had indeed mentioned that was

seems wary of

was left without

body. She rolled over

gently. “I just can’t seem to

his restlessness, sliding her hand across his stomach. “In need of some

his tone steady. “No, it’s not that. I’m preoccupied with thoughts

to place Ellis, Alicia asked, “Why are

over in my mind all night and still

Alicia had no response.

for a day of