The Wife You Buried Is Back from Hell novel Chapter 1436

He knew he owed her that much. He owed her a real family and a life she could rely on.

On the other end of the line, Dani froze, her knuckles turning white as she gripped her phone.

She hadn't expected him to drop that question. It felt like a stone plunging into a still lake, sending ripples of overwhelming emotion through her—a mix of ache, gratitude, and fierce joy that instantly brought tears to her eyes.

For years, she had hoped for this. She had desperately wanted it. But the mountain of unspoken misunderstandings between them had always held her back from taking the leap.

But hearing him say it now, out loud, made every single doubt vanish into thin air.

She stayed quiet for a long time—so long that Alex thought she was going to say no. His heart hammered violently against his ribs as the silence stretched on endlessly.

Finally, her voice broke through the stillness, thick with emotion but entirely unwavering. "Okay."

That single word was all it took. The crushing weight on his chest lifted, and he could finally breathe again.

A relieved smile broke across his bruised face, his eyes suspiciously bright as his voice dropped to a soft, reverent whisper. "Okay. When I get back, we'll get remarried. And we'll never be apart again."

"Never again."

Dani agreed softly and ended the call. Leaning against her pillows, the tears finally spilled over her lashes, but a radiant smile lingered on her lips.

Back in the Penang apartment, Alex lowered his phone, remaining perfectly still for a long time.

He raised a hand, brushing his fingers against the protective charm resting over his heart. Dani had given it to him, and in that moment, it felt as though her warmth was seeping into him, giving him strength.

But reality crashed back in an instant, and the agony of his injuries flared with a vengeance.

The two men exchanged a worried glance. "Boss, we really should get you to a hospital. There are excellent private clinics here with strict confidentiality policies."

"No," Alex shut the idea down immediately. "We're completely exposed right now. We can't risk a hospital visit. If Harold's people spot us, it's over."

"Grab the first-aid kit. Disinfectant and bandages will have to do."

Knowing better than to argue, they nodded and went to retrieve the medical supplies.

The thought hardened his resolve. He couldn't afford to fall apart now.

He had to patch himself up, hunt Harold down, and bring the bastard to justice. He had to go home, marry Dani, and be with his daughter.