The unwanted wife’s unexpected comeback

Chapter 1124:

Gemma’s forehead creased with concern. “Alicia, when will Corey be back?” Her voice trembled with the question.

Alicia didn’t know. Three days—that was what Corey had promised if everything went according to plan. But those three days had come and gone like autumn leaves in the wind.

“He’ll be back tomorrow,” Alicia found herself weaving a gentle lie. “Get better soon, Gemma, so you can welcome him home yourself.”

“Will I still be alive when he returns?” Gemma’s question hung in the air like frost.

Alicia’s heart skipped a beat, her eyes widening. They’d guarded this secret so carefully—how could Gemma have known about her condition?

The words scraped past Gemma’s parched lips, each syllable draining what little strength she had left. Fighting back tears, Alicia squeezed Gemma’s delicate hand. “Hold on for the sake of your brother, Gemma. Just hold on a little longer.” Gemma nodded gently. But she was in so much pain,

longer,” Alicia whispered, her fingers tracing

her to drain the artificial heart chip far too quickly. What should have been a gradual

had sustained her for a year was now failing in mere months. Was this Gemma’s fate or Corey’s? Who was truly paying the price for

the doorbell, ready to step inside

a long, heavy silence, the door creaked open. Corey

innocent eyes sparkled as she looked up

his fingers curled around a silenced pistol. He stared at the little girl, momentarily unable to speak. Then, lowering himself to her level, he asked softly, “Is your mom

“Please wait right here. I’ll go get