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

"Just one month."

response was both a

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

“I can’t

unfazed, waved his hand

her skin. She drank

called the director of the private cinema

the ring?”

hesitated, looking

and questioned all the staff, but… we really haven't been able to find

the contact information for

policy, we cannot disclose

His heart sank.

“Please let me know immediately if anything

world, I could have purchased an identical ring and

Joshua had custom made it and it

dinner, it started to

relatives began to come out

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

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

to resist the urge to roll her eyes. She didn't

silence, huh?” His

no

struck a chord with her. Her jaw

Don't accept it. The money I

bit the inside of

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

turned into something dark,

"And the ring?"

«I lost it.

narrowed,

care about anything else.

barely contain her frustration, her breathing coming in ragged gasps as

assume you're keeping it because

Joshua's phone range; it was

meowed his name plainly. “The thunder is so loud.

heading to Lilliana's house, and Joshua was furious with Alicia, so without thinking twice, he threw her out into the rain and sped

even leave