The Unwanted Wife's Unexpected Comeback - Chapter 817

Chapter 817:

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Later, at a rooftop restaurant, Gerry had arranged a dinner with Caden.

“I heard you met with Corey today. Did you get to see Alicia?” Gerry asked, leaning in with a smirk.

Caden replied indifferently, “We only discussed business. Alicia has nothing to do with that.”

Gerry clicked his tongue.

“Come on, we’re close enough for you to drop the act.” Time had changed them all. Gerry’s keen eyes could now read Caden like a book.

Caden looked out the window, watching Christmas celebrations unfold below, with snow dusting the streets of Warrington. When the Hampton Group launched its new product, Caden knew the design came from Alicia, but he had assumed that she was merely a shareholder. Six months ago, he uncovered the truth: Alicia was one of the top executives. He’d also learned of Gemma’s illness and how Alicia was keeping her alive through blood transfusions.

Two long years had passed. Caden had waited to give Alicia space and to find his own growth, relying on the occasional blurred photos sent by the private detective he hired. However, upon learning that her safety was at risk, he could wait no longer.

“Three more months,” Caden said, almost to himself.

Gerry frowned.

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“Corey’s already reached out. Why add another three months? Can you really hold out?”

Caden remained silent. In fact, he couldn’t last one moment alone, but he knew he had to. Warrington’s harsh winters carried a pain Alicia would never forget. Their child was buried under this snow. He couldn’t bear to reunite with her in the depths of winter.

Just then, Caden’s phone buzzed. It was Hank.

“Corey took our Al.”

Caden smiled.

“Seems like he took a liking to it.”

Hank sounded amused.

“I’m not so sure. He cursed nonstop as if he’d tasted something extremely bitter.”

Caden chuckled.

“What, did he have trouble keeping up?”

Hank paused, uncertain.

After ending the call, Gerry raised a brow.

“You didn’t send Al just to annoy Corey, did you? You’re still curious whether Alicia has gotten close to him in these last two years.”

Caden didn’t respond — he saw no need to.

“You’re overthinking it.”

Gerry knew him too well to require an answer. However, as a loyal friend, he sympathized with what Caden had faced over the past two years.

“In any case, it’s obvious that Alicia isn’t involved with Corey. Knowing her, she wouldn’t let him play around if they were close.”

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