The unwanted wife’s unexpected comeback

Chapter 1092:

Corey clenched his jaw and lifted his eyes to meet Caden’s. “I’m asking if Alicia could stay for a couple of days.”

Caden asked sharply, “To do what?”

“To help take care of my sister.”

Caden, though reluctant, eventually gave in.

With the ongoing tension, Alicia found herself fully alert, and the three of them ended up sitting in the corridor outside the hospital room, discussing the night’s events.

Corey chain-smoked, each drag burning his throat more than the last. Eventually, he broke the silence and said, “Your husband understands why Pierre had to die.”

Caden responded with biting sarcasm, “Don’t tell me you’ve only just figured out his identity.”

“Damn it, I was careless. Of all my enemies, he was the first to confront me directly, seeking revenge.”

Alicia said, clearly upset, “That was a human life. Do you think this is some kind of game?”

Caden spoke calmly. “I respect the deceased. My comment was merely to point out Corey’s insensitivity.”

Caught up in his emotions, Corey realized he had overstepped, especially considering Alicia’s empathy. He understood he shouldn’t have spoken as he did. He extinguished his cigarette. “Let’s leave this behind and focus on helping Gemma recover.”

Alicia, skeptical, asked, “Did you kill Pierre yourself?”

“Don’t worry, I’ve handled it. The police won’t catch me.”

“You’re missing the point. Whether you live or die doesn’t concern me,” Alicia replied, her voice flat.

“Did you do it in front of Gemma?”

Corey nodded, his lips pressed tight. “I was terrified Pierre might hurt Gemma.”

Alicia smirked. “If he had really wanted to harm her, he wouldn’t have waited until now. Despite knowing Gemma cared for him, you still went through with it, and so brutally. Corey, you’re acting like a monster.”

The comment pierced Corey’s heart. Shifting uncomfortably, he responded, “I was trying to protect my sister.”

“Does protecting her justify such brutality? You’re accustomed to killing, dismissing the law, and devaluing human life. You’re cold-blooded and ruthless, yet you shirk responsibility, pinning everything on Pierre. Do you think Gemma is proud to have a brother like you?”noveldrama

Corey had never faced such harsh criticism before. His eyes reddened slightly. “Yes, you’re right, but Gemma is the only family I have, the woman I love most. I would endure anything, but I won’t allow any threats near her.”

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