The unwanted wife’s unexpected comeback

Chapter 5:

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Alice's nerves tense like a spring.

That voice…

Her disordered thoughts blurred into chaos, but one thing broke through the haze: Joshua's calm statement.

“Alicia and I have been married for two years. She cares about me, so we kept it a secret. We went straight to the registry, without ceremony. “You were busy abroad at the time, so we didn’t bother you.”

Caden raised an eyebrow, his voice laced with venomous mockery.

"Oh, so she's my sister-in-law."

The way he spat out the words “sister-in-law” seemed more like a slap than a title, leaving no doubt of his contempt for her.

Alice could feel the underlying mockery in every syllable.

And all thanks to her supposed husband, Joshua.

Her hand was shaking as she grabbed a tissue and wiped her hand vigorously, as if to cleanse herself of its filthy touch.

“It seems Alice is a bit of a germaphobe,” Caden observed, his tone a casual jab at her displeasure.

Joshua's expression darkened and the tension between them increased. He didn't expect her to humiliate him like this.

"I seem to have spoiled her too much," he muttered, his voice low and tight with irritation.

Caden's eyes flashed with a dangerous glint.

"If it is a serious illness, she should receive treatment. It could affect her role as a mother. You know how much our father has wanted to have a grandchild."

Hearing this, something flickered in Joshua's eyes.

Even though Alice, his wife, was right next to him, he went ahead and lied through his teeth.

“Thanks for your concern, Caden, but I have some good news for Dad. “I just haven’t gotten around to telling him yet.”

Caden's smile deepened, his gaze shifting to Alicia, who was about to end the charade. She silently excused herself and walked away, the sensual sway of her hips catching Caden's attention.

“How far along are you?” he asked significantly. “You don't look pregnant.”

miss a

"Just one month."

a threat

Jerald, always focused on continuing the family line, would no doubt take his unborn grandson into account.

better catch up, Caden. “I can’t always be one step

unfazed, waved his hand lazily. “There's no

cool night breeze caressing her skin. She drank in the fresh air

his phone and called the director of the private cinema

found the ring?”

director hesitated, looking

the staff, but… we

“Do you have the contact information for the guest who booked the

policy, we

His heart sank.

see,” she sighed in resignation. “Please let me

have purchased an identical ring and passed

and it was not easy

dinner, it started

to come out one by

her side as they walked to the car, his

at the auction, I can buy you something similar,” he said

eyes. She didn't

to buy my silence, huh?” His words were sharp, piercing

he added coldly. “I have no desire

to sound like that, but his mocking tone struck a chord with

money I spend on you is a waste

inside of her

I'm willing to leave this marriage empty-handed. Let's sign

smile turned into something dark, something

"And the ring?"

«I lost it.

eyes narrowed, his tone

care about anything

her frustration, her breathing coming in ragged gasps as

you don't find it,” he said coldly, “I'll assume you're keeping it because you still care about

Joshua's phone range; it was

is so loud. I’m scared

was furious with Alicia, so without

didn't even leave