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?”

colorful dresses in the glass wardrobe, each handpicked by Corey. Regardless

she shone brightly. Unlike

excitement. “Averibon? I’ve heard it’s

ever indulgent, responded warmly. “Would

her fragile health could be a hindrance. “Could you

had pushed ethical boundaries to their limits, yet

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

lit up Gemma’s

must follow my instructions at all

his sleeve

down, Corey adjusted the room’s

Sheila go to bed so early?” Mindful of his stringent ways, Gemma avoided mentioning Sheila’s leave.