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."

was both a

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 blow

catch up, Caden. “I can’t always

unfazed, waved his hand lazily.

skin.

his phone and called the director of the private

the ring?” she asked

hesitated,

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

have the contact information for the guest

our privacy policy, we cannot disclose

His heart sank.

let me know immediately if anything turns

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

had custom made it and

dinner, it

began to come out one by

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

I

to resist the urge to roll her eyes. She didn't believe for a second that Joshua had

His words were sharp, piercing Joshua's tender

have no desire to become

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

Don't accept it. The money I spend on you is a waste

bit the inside of

I've already told you. I'm willing to leave this marriage empty-handed. Let's sign the divorce papers tomorrow morning and get this over with once and for

turned into

"And the ring?"

«I lost it.

narrowed,

about anything

contain her frustration, her breathing coming in ragged gasps as he delivered his final

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

that moment Joshua's phone

plainly. “The thunder is so loud. I’m scared to sleep alone…

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

didn't even leave