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?

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, gasping for air. Her compromised immune system had betrayed her, spawning mysterious wounds and bruises that defied all treatment. Day by day, her frail form withered like

hold on a little longer,” Alicia whispered, her fingers tracing soothing circles on

had broken something deep inside her, pushing her to drain the artificial heart chip far

in mere months. Was this Gemma’s fate

ready to step

heavy silence, the door creaked open. Corey paused, lowering his

little girl, no older than four, stood there in a delicate floral dress. Her wide, innocent eyes

a sleek black trench coat, kept his expression neutral. In the coat’s pocket, his fingers curled around a silenced pistol. He stared at the little girl, momentarily unable to speak. Then, lowering himself to

little girl smiled brightly and nodded. “Please wait right