The unwanted wife’s unexpected comeback

Chapter 1399

Chapter 1399:

As time passed, news of the virus filtered through media channels. Though the authorities carefully controlled the information, Scarlette managed to piece together enough to comprehend the grave dangers involved in Kenji and Caden’s experimental work.

“Mom…” Scarlette’s voice quivered. “If they get infected… is there really no cure?” Her eyes, already swollen and reddened from hours of crying, filled once more with tears. “Why did they still go, knowing it’s so dangerous?”

Alicia drew her daughter close, gently stroking her head with maternal tenderness. “Have faith, darling. Your father is more than capable. He’ll return to us soon.”

“Can I call him?” Scarlette asked, uncertainty evident in her voice. “I miss him so much… and Kenji too.”

Alicia had only managed a few brief conversations with Caden. His workload had eased slightly recently, prompting her to send him a message to lift Scarlette’s spirits. His response came swiftly, arriving as a video call.

Scarlette’s heart quickened as the screen flickered to life, but instead of her father’s familiar face, she found herself staring at Kenji.

Kenji was barely recognizable beneath layers of protective equipment, his form completely shrouded except for a pair of weary, bloodshot eyes visible through his visor.

“Kenji,” she whispered, his name

her face through the digital divide, studying her intently. “Who made you cry? Your eyes

fought to contain fresh tears. “When are

an endless road—their results still pending, their timeline impossible to predict. He slumped in his chair, exhaustion etched

miracles—cast a long shadow over his thoughts. Since childhood, he’d immersed himself in medical studies, carried

frozen,

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alone?”

seat, overhearing the conversation.

lowered her phone’s volume. “What’s troubling you?

say that,” Kenji

fluttered anxiously.

known my absence would stretch this long, I would’ve treasured every moment we had together.

ungraceful sniffle. Kenji’s near-laugh