The unwanted wife’s unexpected comeback

Chapter 957:

He frowned again. “New clothes?”

Alicia remembered Jaida mentioning the nerve confusion caused by the anesthesia and decided to play along. “Yes, new clothes.”

Caden sighed, his tone serious yet drowsy. “Why are you dressed like this? Are you trying to cosplay as my doctor?”

“Yes,” she replied flatly, humoring him.

“Why did you choose something like this?” He gave her a weak smile. “If you don’t like being a nurse, maybe try a white coat next time. This… This makes it hard to tell if you’re male or female.”

Alicia stared at him, dumbfounded. Her sadness evaporated instantly, replaced by an expressionless look. Sensing her annoyance, Caden amended weakly, “It’s not you—it’s the clothes. You’ll always be beautiful to me no matter what you wear.”

Alicia remained silent, unimpressed.

“But how do we play in these clothes? I’m the patient, and you’re…” Before he could finish his suggestive remark, Alicia covered his

her heart softened as she saw how worn out he looked. “Caden, get some rest,” she urged

tired to argue. The pain from the wound and the lingering effects of the anesthesia had left him in a weakened state. “Lucky.” Gripping her hand loosely, he murmured,

words. He

smiled faintly. “Alright. Once you’re better, we can have

her joke, knowing such a feat would exhaust

discharged in less than a week and

and the sun streamed brightly into his hospital room as he changed out

on the phone and the other

softly. Caden turned to look at her, his irritation melting at

clothes and handed them to