The unwanted wife’s unexpected comeback

Chapter 984:

“I had a long meeting,” Corey responded, irritation creeping into his voice. “Alicia was overzealous, initiating numerous projects before her departure and leaving them in my lap. It’s been grueling.”

“Did you eat anything?” Gemma asked.

“I did,” he replied, though his lack of appetite had made it difficult. He didn’t want her to worry.

Corey then led her back to the bed and tucked her in, reviving an old childhood routine.

Feeling the warmth inside the blankets, he asked, “You were already in bed just now? Why did you get up all of a sudden?”

Gemma’s heart raced anew. “I was deciding what to wear tomorrow.”

Corey smiled affectionately. “Have you made a choice? What will you wear?”

the closet, Pierre listened, his eyes scanning the array of colorful dresses in the

and protected. Even battling serious illness, she shone brightly. Unlike his Aitana Newman. Disturbing images flickered through Pierre’s mind,

with excitement. “Averibon? I’ve

indulgent, responded warmly. “Would you like

to visit, but her fragile health could be a hindrance.

sorrow. Such a gentle soul, afflicted by illness—why her? He had pushed ethical boundaries to their limits, yet he couldn’t spare his dear sister from her fate. If possible, he would switch places

Corey seemed to accept the inevitable.

Gemma’s

follow my instructions at

his sleeve

down,

his stringent ways,