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?

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, gasping for air. Her compromised immune system had betrayed her, spawning mysterious wounds and bruises that defied all

just hold on a little longer,” Alicia whispered, her fingers

have lived. But Pierre’s death had broken something deep inside her, pushing her to drain the artificial heart chip far

artificial heart 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 the price

before he reached the family’s doorstep. He rang the doorbell, ready to step inside as an honored guest, only to later abduct the lady of the

silence, the door creaked

wide, innocent eyes sparkled as she

curled around a silenced pistol. He

smiled brightly and nodded. “Please wait right here.