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.”

didn't miss a

"Just one month."

response was both a threat and an

line, would no doubt take his unborn grandson into account. Caden's

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

waved his hand lazily. “There's no

terrace, the cool night breeze caressing her skin. She drank in the fresh air greedily, trying to calm

his phone and called the director of the

you found the ring?” she asked

director hesitated,

Bennett, we've searched thoroughly and questioned all the staff, but…

“Do you have the contact information

due to our privacy policy, we cannot disclose any

His heart sank.

she sighed in resignation. “Please let

purchased an identical ring

it and it

it

come out

they walked to

you liked the bracelet at the auction, I can buy you

didn't believe for a second

to buy my silence, huh?” His

he added coldly. “I have no

his mocking tone struck a chord with her. Her jaw clenched and a bitter smile played

it. The money I spend

bit the inside of

sign

smile turned into

"And the ring?"

«I lost it.

narrowed, his tone

care about anything else. I want

her breathing coming in ragged gasps as he

said coldly, “I'll assume you're keeping it because you still care about

that moment Joshua's phone range; it

“The thunder is so loud. I’m

with Alicia, so without thinking twice,

even leave her an