The unwanted wife’s unexpected comeback

Chapter 1394

Chapter 1394:

Jealousy laced every syllable like poison.

Alicia pressed on, twisting the knife deeper. “Roscoe was personally chosen by Caden. Roscoe is just right for Scarlette. What do you think of him, Kenji?”

“Great.” Kenji’s response could have frozen flames. “He’s got all the right features, doesn’t he?”

The soft patter of rain against windowpanes provided a melancholic backdrop to their meal’s end.

Alicia’s concern about dangerous driving conditions seemed selective—while Roscoe received an invitation to stay, Kenji was left to brave the elements alone.

Kenji departed into the downpour, his hands stinging from kitchen cuts, his heart heavy with jealousy and exhaustion from an afternoon of futile efforts.

Roscoe, well-versed in his role in this carefully orchestrated drama, quietly retired to the guest room when night fell.

in his study, Caden received disturbing news. A mysterious virus had emerged in Warrington, its deadly efficiency reflected in alarming mortality and transmission rates. As the owner of the city’s premier pharmaceutical laboratory, the weight of

to summon his elite research team, a particular candidate caught Caden’s attention,

her spirit dampened by the evening’s events. As she replayed the dinner scene, acceptance settled in her heart—her chapter

drifted into

of half-consciousness, Scarlette sensed a presence slip into her

mysterious intruder’s rain-dampened form

query, followed by

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tender grip, Scarlette absently licked her lips before reality struck—fear should

is it?” More alert now, Scarlette struggled against unseen restraints, her mind racing to

rigid against her, his breathing turning harsh and labored. His chest muscles coiled with tension,

as he hissed into Scarlette’s ear, “Roscoe had the audacity to

Kenji’s voice steadied Scarlette’s racing heart, though her anger remained. “Release me!” she

matched hers, burning just