The Wife You Buried Is Back from Hell novel Chapter 296

Of course, she never imagined Alexander’s actions had anything to do with protecting her.

The situation had been tense—everything happened in a split second. Almost everyone moved at once. After Millie dodged away, Alexander instinctively pulled Danielle into his arms; there hadn’t been any time to think. He probably never expected Millie to duck aside like that.

Each movement flowed seamlessly into the next, pure instinct, no conscious thought.

What struck Danielle most was how Alexander reacted even faster than Millie.

After so many years of marriage, Danielle knew Alexander was quick-witted and sharp. Still, she hadn’t realized just how lightning-fast he could be—almost frighteningly so.

Alexander had always been a reserved man, quiet and distant, but when he cared about someone, his affection was subtle and gentle, like a soft spring rain. The trouble was, the person he showered with that invisible warmth had always been Millie.

Danielle’s expression was calm. She felt nothing about it anymore.

“Are we heading back to Blackwood Research Institute now?” she asked.

“Yes,” Gian replied. “They’ll let us know when the video conference is set up. The first test flight should be scheduled for the end of the year.”

“Once the Blackwood project gets rolling, we’ll have to do on-site testing, so start preparing for the trip.”

Danielle nodded. Aerospace work inevitably meant field tests in harsh environments.

Partly, that was for security reasons. But it was also critical to see how the satellite components and electronics would hold up in extreme temperatures. Every detail needed precise testing.

“We’ll probably head out after your next competition,” Gian added, glancing at her. “They’ll send out an official notice when the time comes.”

“What about Niki?” Gian asked.

That was a real concern.

If she needed to keep an eye on her daughter, she couldn’t be gone for long stretches at the test site.

Danielle pressed her lips together, lowering her eyes.

Gian understood the choices a mother had to make—her daughter on one side, the career she loved on the other.

But having already committed to this project, there was no turning back.

Alexander wasn’t there.

No one questioned his absence—being the head of Newsworld and the CEO of The Davidson Group kept him too busy to oversee every detail.

The next day, Danielle left work at Blackwood Research Institute with Gian.

“Mr. Linden’s being thoroughly investigated,” Gian said. “Everything he’s done in the past is coming to light. What was going to be a short sentence might now put him away for life.”

Danielle stopped in her tracks.

So Alexander’s promise yesterday—to hand Linden over to the police and hold him accountable—meant far more than just the incident with the scalding water.

Mr. Linden had crossed a line. He’d tried to hurt Millie.

Naturally, Alexander’s response was swift and ruthless—leaving no room for mercy.

Danielle couldn’t help but feel a pang of sympathy.