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."

a threat and an

the stakes for 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

up, Caden. “I

hand lazily. “There's

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

phone and called the director of the private cinema

the ring?” she

hesitated,

we've searched thoroughly and questioned all the staff, but… we really haven't

her mind racing. “Do you have the contact information for the guest who booked the

our privacy policy, we cannot disclose any information

His heart sank.

resignation. “Please let me know

a perfect world, I could have purchased an identical ring and passed it off

it and it was not easy to

dinner, it started to

come out

walked to

the auction, I can buy

urge to roll her eyes. She didn't believe

huh?” His words were

need,” he added coldly. “I have no desire to become entangled in your

mocking tone struck a chord with her. Her jaw clenched and a

accept it. The money I spend on you

of her

you. I'm willing to leave this marriage empty-handed. Let's sign the divorce papers tomorrow morning and get this

turned into something dark, something

"And the ring?"

«I lost it.

narrowed,

anything else. I want the

her frustration, her breathing coming in ragged gasps as he

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

that moment Joshua's phone range; it

she meowed his name plainly. “The thunder is so loud. I’m scared

wasn't heading to Lilliana's house, and Joshua was furious with Alicia, so without thinking twice, he threw

even leave her