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?

your brother, Gemma. Just hold on a little longer.” Gemma nodded gently. But she was in so

little longer,” Alicia whispered, her fingers

deep inside her, pushing her to drain the artificial heart chip far too quickly. What should have been a

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

everything before he reached the family’s doorstep. He rang the doorbell, ready to step inside as

the door creaked open. Corey

than four, stood there in a delicate floral dress. Her wide, innocent eyes sparkled

silenced pistol. He stared at the little girl, momentarily unable to speak. Then, lowering himself to

“Please