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."

both a

inheritance had just been raised, and Jerald, always focused on continuing the family line, would no doubt take his unborn grandson into account. Caden's smile hardened, and Joshua delivered the final

better catch up, Caden. “I can’t

unfazed, waved his hand lazily.

the terrace, the cool night breeze caressing her skin. She drank

called

you found the ring?” she asked

director hesitated,

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

you have the

privacy policy,

His heart sank.

resignation. “Please let me know immediately if anything

world, I could have purchased an identical

and it was not easy

it started

began to come out

walked to the car,

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

eyes. She didn't believe for a second

my silence, huh?” His words were sharp, piercing Joshua's tender

he added coldly. “I have no desire to become entangled

struck a chord with her.

The money I spend on you

bit the inside of her cheek before adding

marriage empty-handed. Let's sign the divorce papers tomorrow morning

smile turned into something dark,

"And the ring?"

«I lost it.

eyes narrowed, his

anything else.

her frustration, her breathing coming in

said coldly, “I'll assume

moment Joshua's phone range; it

thunder is so loud. I’m scared to

Joshua was furious with Alicia, so without

even leave her