The unwanted wife’s unexpected comeback

Chapter 1073:

Caden continued, his tone warm but hurried, “I need a favor. Today’s a special day, and I’ve planned a surprise for Alicia. But the pianist I hired had a last-minute emergency and can’t make it. If you’re free, could you step in and fill in?”

Alicia often told Caden that Gemma was a remarkably talented woman. Her health had been devastated by illness, confining her to her home, where she immersed herself in mastering various arts, including music and painting. Her piano skills were especially extraordinary.

Gemma hesitated. “I really want to help you, but today is a holiday, and I might…”

Caden raised a brow, puzzled. “Are you dating someone?”

Just then, Pierre entered from outside.

Worried that Caden might spread rumors to Corey, Gemma quickly denied it. “No, no, I just recovered from my illness. I’m not dating anyone.”

paused briefly before continuing to help her change into her

Gemma absentmindedly played with his hair and

celebrating the holiday,”

holiday, but she could not? Caden was as infuriating as

her dislike for Caden—mostly for his criticism of her brother—Gemma knew her social obligations couldn’t be ignored. Reluctantly,

“Before noon,” Caden replied.

dressed her in a new outfit for going out. Once finished, he

she covered the phone and shot him a questioning

silently, “Zip it

time for the day. The next moment, Pierre’s hand slipped under her back, tracing the sensitive curve of

droned on over the

remained fixed on her, his eyes filled with a quiet intensity that sent her