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 array of colorful dresses in the glass wardrobe, each handpicked by Corey. Regardless of her choice, Gemma always

cherished and protected. Even battling serious illness, she shone brightly. Unlike his Aitana Newman. Disturbing images

excitement. “Averibon? I’ve heard it’s a beautiful, lively

ever indulgent, responded warmly. “Would you like to

longed to visit, but her fragile health could be a

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 with

his feelings and the harsh reality, Corey seemed to accept the inevitable. “Come with me. Let’s enjoy

lit up Gemma’s eyes. “Really?” she

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gripped his sleeve tightly.

she settled back down, Corey adjusted

so early?” Mindful of his stringent ways, Gemma avoided mentioning Sheila’s leave. “She retired right after her shift. She’s