The unwanted wife’s unexpected comeback

Chapter 841:

“The door wasn’t shut,” Hank tried to explain.

“And I was worried about you, so I didn’t think to knock. How was I supposed to know you two were… Well.”

His words only evoked memories of that kiss Caden hadn’t had enough of. And the slap he didn’t deserve. He closed his eyes and sighed in resignation.

“Go get the car.”

Caden promised himself that the next time he got the chance, he would make sure that their kiss lasted at least ten minutes.

After settling into Warrington, Alicia didn’t feel the need to return to the company headquarters. With Corey handling everything there, she felt at ease. She only reached out to Gemma once, just to check in.

Corey and Gemma couldn’t have been more different. Corey was sharp and cunning, always a step ahead, while Gemma was kind-hearted, gentle, and a little naive. Alicia had always known where she stood with people, and Gemma had quickly become like a sister to her.

During their video call, the two of them barely spoke for a few minutes before Gemma was called away. Alicia could hear the faint sounds of a hospital in the background.

“Hey, what’s going on?” she asked, her voice filled with concern.

Gemma sighed, clearly annoyed.noveldrama

“It’s nothing serious,” she said, her voice tight.

“Corey made me come in for a check-up. They took so much blood… I can barely move my arm now.”

Alicia’s face softened as she tried to comfort her.

“You know Corey just worries about you. He’s only looking out for you. Next time I’m in town, let’s do something fun.”

That seemed to lighten Gemma’s mood, a small smile appearing on her face. Then, without warning, Gemma handed the phone over to Corey. As the camera shifted to his face, Alicia caught a fleeting, almost sinister expression on his face.

Alicia’s frown deepened. Corey’s lips curved into a slight, almost imperceptible smile.

“What’s up?” he asked, his voice surprisingly calm.

Alicia, taken aback by Gemma not hanging up, asked cautiously, “Is Gemma alright?”

Corey hesitated for a few seconds before replying, his voice low and controlled.

“Yes.”

Alicia, sensing the tension, chose not to press further. With a soft sigh, she ended the call.

Corey’s fingers tightened around the phone as he watched Gemma laugh and chat carelessly, the smile on her face only deepening his frown. He couldn’t shake the memory of her first check-up at another hospital. The results hadn’t been good, and that gnawing feeling of dread never quite left him. He had desperately hoped that it was a misdiagnosis. That was why he’d brought her here today, to another hospital, hoping for a better outcome.

Gemma entered the exam room and noticed how quiet and empty it felt. She hesitated for a moment before taking a seat, her hands neatly clasped in her lap. The door opened with a soft creak, and a tall figure in a white coat stepped in. He seemed to fill the room with his presence, his every movement deliberate and imposing.

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