The unwanted wife’s unexpected comeback

Chapter 1123:

Alicia fell silent. Though they were no longer close, their past partnership lingered like a shadow. She could sense the undercurrent of distress in Corey’s voice.

Later, after finalizing the arrangements, Corey received word from the doctor—Gemma had stabilized and regained consciousness. He rushed back to her side.

Though pallor still clung to her features, Gemma looked stronger overall. Her eyes fluttered open, and she whispered, “Corey, what happened to me? It feels like I’ve been asleep for an eternity.” Masking his worry behind a gentle smile, Corey crouched beside her bed, keeping the truth of her illness locked away. “The doctor says you’re too thin and malnourished. I’ll put work aside and stay home with you for a few days. Eat well, okay, Gemma?” Gemma nodded.

As noon approached, Corey headed to the kitchen to prepare her meal himself.

Gemma’s eyes followed his retreating figure, a mix of emotions swirling in her gaze.

Alicia, finding solace

packing Gemma’s belongings, Corey’s eyes fell on the meticulously folded clothes in the wardrobe, and Pierre’s past dedication washed over him like a tidal wave. His heart constricted with an overwhelming regret, carving deep furrows of pain through his soul. The memory of Pierre’s death and the innocent lives lost in Terriland weighed on him like lead—mistakes so grave that even a hundred deaths couldn’t begin to absolve

trembling hands, Gemma retrieved a box containing Pierre’s few remaining possessions. Among them lay

it in Corey’s hands, its weight felt crushing—heavier than any physical burden

blame me?” Corey’s words hung

stretched

until the moment of departure arrived. Corey’s heart ached as he fed

she once would have, her strength

faded from view. Only then did he