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?

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, gasping for air. Her compromised immune system had

a little longer,” Alicia whispered, her fingers tracing soothing

to drain the artificial heart chip far too quickly. What should have been a gradual process, now felt like a race against

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

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

the door creaked open. Corey

dress. Her wide, innocent eyes sparkled as she looked up at

his fingers curled around a silenced pistol. He stared

and nodded. “Please wait right here. I’ll go