The unwanted wife’s unexpected comeback

Chapter 1127:

Sniffling, Alicia wiped her tears quickly. She cut the cake into small, neat slices, making it easier for Gemma to eat.

Just as they were preparing to take the cake upstairs, the front door creaked open. Corey staggered inside, his clothes dusty and his face pale. His breathing was uneven, and his eyes—empty and haunted—found Alicia across the room.

Corey wanted to ask about Gemma—how she was—but the question caught in his throat, his fear holding him back.

Alicia met his gaze, her voice trembling. “Gemma said she wanted osmanthus cake. I just made some. Let’s take it to her together.”

Hearing Alicia’s words, Corey felt a faint sense of relief amidst the storm in his heart. Gemma had an appetite. That had to be a good sign.

ask for much—just a little more time. If Gemma couldn’t have a

It was a burden no one should have to bear. And yet,

lacing his voice. Gemma loved little trinkets—the quirky treasures he always brought back

can get one later,” Alicia said

and stepped inside, her voice bright and warm, as though nothing had changed. “Gemma, guess who’s back!” But her smile froze, and the plate

Corey, making

front of Corey, blocking his view, but Alicia’s

like they were about to give way. Mustering every ounce of strength, he pushed past Caden and Alicia, desperate

The oxygen tube that had been keeping her alive was gone, discarded

of her final moments. Her hands were folded neatly, and her body was arranged with care, as though she had