The unwanted wife’s unexpected comeback

Chapter 917

Chapter 917:

Feeling defeated, Caden closed his eyes, his expression bleak.

Gerry leaned forward, trying to understand. “Of all the ways to deal with Corey, why did you choose to drink with

him?”

Caden’s voice was weary. “Leavealone. | want to rest.” Relieved that Caden was awake, Gerry stood and

stretched with a yawn. “I'll let Alicia know you're okay.”

Caden instructed, “Don’t tell my grandma.”

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“As if I'd need reminding,” Gerry retorted.

Gerry dialed Alicia’s number and put the call on speaker for Caden to hear.

The moment Alicia picked up, her cold voice cthrough. “Is Caden dead?”

Gerry glanced at Caden, unsure how to respond. “Not sure if he’s dead or alive. Want to say something to him?”

There was a pause before Alicia replied icily, “I'm busy. Bye.”

The abrupt end of the call left an awkward silence in the ward.

Gerry scratched his head, trying to lighten the mood. “Well, her words weren't exactly kind, but at least she

asked if you were dead. That's something, right?”

Caden shot Gerry a withering look. “No one will think you're mute if you don’t speak.”

After leaving the hospital, Gerry took it upon himself to give Alicia detailed updates on Caden’s condition. He

painted a grim picture—Caden couldn’t even care for himself.

Though Alicia outwardly maintained her indifference, she privately sought advice from multiple doctors,

discussing treatment options late into the night.

During Caden’s recovery, Alicia arranged for medication to be delivered to him. She ensured his meals were

closely monitored and checked his progress daily. Yet, she never once visited him in person.

Half a month later, Alicia finally went to the hospital, though she remained cautious. While Caden was asleep,

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she stood quietly behind the curtain, observing him from a distance. He looked much better. The pale hospital

gown softened his typically stern features. In sleep, his sharp expression was replaced with an almost vulnerable

serenity.

Half a month ago, her anger had kept her awake at night. But now, seeing his pale face and fragile state, much

of that anger had ebbed away.

Alicia stayed for a moment longer before deciding to leave. Just as she turned to go, Caden’s eyes fluttered

open, startling her. Caught off guard, she froze, momentarily forgetting to run.

Caden’s gaze softened as it landed on her. His voice was tinged with longing. “You finally decided to come.”

Embarrassed, Alicia quickly composed herself, feigning indifference. “I cto see a friend and ended up in the

wrong ward.”

Caden didn’t call her out on the lie. Instead, he played along. “Since you're already here, why not stay a little

longer?”