The unwanted wife’s unexpected comeback

Chapter 1011

Chapter 1011:

The team stood in stunned silence, waiting for further instructions as Corey finished his cigarette in a fog of

indecision.

Corey stubbed it out, his movements slow and deliberate. Then he saw Alicia, no longer restrained, sitting quietly

on the edge of the bed.

Corey froze, his body stiff. “Do you know how to unlock the handcuffs?” Alicia flexed her wrists with an air of

nonchalance. “I don't.

Her answer sent a shiver down Corey's spine. His eyes narrowed as he scanned the room, his gaze scrutinizing

each person present. They stood in a line, their posture respectful - but not to him. No, their deference had

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always belonged to someone else. Finally, Corey’s gaze shifted to Alicia. Both were sharp-witted, and a mere

glance conveyed volumes.

A bitter laugh escaped Corey's lips, his tall frilluminated by the harsh, sterile light. Though he smiled, the

desolation in his eyes was unmistakable.

For the first time, Corey had let his guard down, if only for a moment. But he quickly buried his disappointment

under a veil of sarcasm and clapped his hands mockingly. “Bravo. Truly an outstanding performance.”

Alicia did not acknowledge the compliment. “1 thought you'd sense something was wrong the moment you

entered the Ward Mansion. | didn’t expect it to take you this long.

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There was no malice in her tone, only cold understanding. “When Gemma was in trouble, you couldn't keep your

head. That's why you didn’t see her.”

Corey's composure remained elusive. Deep down he knew the truth - he would not be leaving with his heart

today. Even if he had not hesitated earlier, the result would have been the same. Caden had never been

distracted by him and had known his intentions all along. The team in the OR? Replaced. The anesthesia?

Switched.

Corey sighed. He should have seen this coming. How could everything have gone so smoothly? Every detail,

every moment - it had all been orchestrated by Caden and Alicia. They stood back, watched him unravel, let him

make a complete fool of himself.

Reality crashed down on Corey, shattering his last hope. But despite the bitterness of defeat, an involuntary sigh

of relief escaped him. He leaned back against the table behind him.

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“Where's Caden?”

As if on cue, the sound of approaching footsteps echoed down the hall.

The door swung open, revealing Caden’s commanding presence. He entered with an air of authority, each step

deliberate. His lips curled into the faintest of smiles, his eyes glittering like cold, bottomless pools.

Standing in front of Corey, Caden’s gaze lingered on the faint bite marks on Corey's neck - a telltale sign left by

a woman. It seemed that when Gemma was in distress last night, Corey hadn’t even finished his sex.

Caden grinned, his tone laced with mockery. “I've been wondering why you've been so reckless lately. Turns out

it’s overindulgence. After thirty, you should ease up on the women - it’s bad for your kidneys and obviously

clouds your judgment.