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

worked, Gemma absentmindedly played with his hair and

all celebrating the

holiday, but she could not? Caden was as

brother—Gemma knew her social obligations couldn’t be ignored. Reluctantly, she agreed. “Alright

“Before noon,” Caden replied.

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

as she covered the phone and

mouthed silently,

remaining free time for the

her thoughts scattering instantly. Meanwhile, Caden’s voice droned on over the call, giving her the

on her,