The unwanted wife’s unexpected comeback

Chapter 985:

Before Sheila could reply, Corey cut in sharply, “You don’t need to come back starting tomorrow.”

Sheila was taken aback and faltered. “Mr. Hampton, I took leave because…”

“Do you realize Gemma has been unwell with a low fever these days?”

Unaware of Gemma’s condition, Sheila’s voice broke as she explained, “Mr. Hampton, my grandson was in a severe car accident. I’ve been trying to sell my house to pay for his medical bills, so I asked for a few days off. Please, I need this job. I’m begging you.”

Corey ended the call without another word.

Caden had been trying to learn more about Gemma’s health but ended up running into Gemma and Corey unexpectedly in Averibon. By chance, they had booked rooms at the same hotel.

silence. Fresh from the beach, Caden was clad in a floral shirt and beach shorts, a relaxed look that contrasted sharply with his usual formal persona as Mr. Ward. Yet, it lent

broke the ice. “It seems wherever I go, Mr. Ward is there too. Quite

his shirt, Caden, with Alicia by his side, shot Corey a look. “What, you think I’m secretly in love with

never allowed his status to deter him when confronting an opponent. That was why he could

Caden was indifferent to such concerns, leaving Corey to respond with a forced chuckle. Gemma, uninterested in their

will you be staying here?”

depends,” Alicia answered, caressing Gemma’s cheek. “Why don’t you join us these

beamed with happiness. “I was curious why Corey suddenly decided to come to Averibon. It seems he was

Corey fumbled for words.

Alicia’s lips twitched.

not me you secretly admire, Mr. Hampton. You’re after my

speechless. With Gemma present, he restrained