The unwanted wife’s unexpected comeback

Chapter 1018:

Alicia’s sudden response made Caden pause, his gaze shifting between Corey and her.

It dawned on Alicia that Corey hadn’t actually asked anything, yet she had rushed to answer. It felt off.

Rolling her eyes, Alicia prepared to explain herself, but Caden cut her off. “Let’s eat.”

Alicia cleared her throat and leaned lightly on Caden’s shoulder, whispering, “Corey and I…”

Before she could finish, Caden picked up a piece of her favorite dish and fed it to her, effectively silencing her mid-sentence.

“It’s no big deal,” Caden said calmly. “Let’s eat first.”

Caden, though she couldn’t quite put her finger on it. Was everything truly

Alicia chewed her food, her gaze kept darting

staring and smiled. “Want a

scoffed. “You’re overthinking.

reach his eyes. Corey watched their exchange, a

the meal, Corey was plied with a considerable amount of alcohol, while Caden barely

Corey managed to maintain an air

he seized the

almost dismissive. “Whenever

added, “No, that’s not possible. She just had bypass surgery today. We can’t rush it,

detailed questions about the artificial heart. Absurd as it all sounded,

Corey asked, his voice slurred and his steps faltering. “Do you even realize what you could achieve if you introduced it to the medical