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

"Just one month."

both a threat

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

“I can’t always be one step

hand

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

took out his phone and called the

the ring?”

director hesitated,

thoroughly and questioned all the staff, but… we

Alice clenched her fist, her mind racing. “Do you have the contact information for the

privacy policy, we cannot disclose any information

His heart sank.

in resignation. “Please let me know

world, I could have purchased an identical ring and passed it off as the

and it

it

to come out one

by her side as they walked to the car, his eyes

the bracelet at the auction, I can buy you something similar,”

urge to roll her eyes. She didn't believe for a second that Joshua had changed his mind about

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

he added coldly. “I have no desire to

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

The money I spend on you is

bit the inside of her

marriage empty-handed. Let's sign the

into something

"And the ring?"

«I lost it.

narrowed,

about anything else. I want

breathing coming in ragged gasps as

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

moment Joshua's phone range; it

she meowed his name plainly. “The thunder is so

house, and Joshua was furious with Alicia, so without thinking twice,

didn't even leave her