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."

a threat

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 smile hardened, and

“I

hand lazily.

night breeze caressing her skin. She drank

his phone and called the director

the ring?” she asked

director hesitated, looking

searched thoroughly and questioned all the staff, but… we really

have the contact information

sorry, but due to our privacy policy, we cannot disclose any information

His heart sank.

resignation. “Please let me know immediately

have purchased an identical ring and passed it off

custom made it and it was not easy to

it started to

relatives began to come out one

as they walked to the car, his eyes fixed on her bare

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

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

huh?” His words

added coldly. “I have no desire to become entangled

chord with her. Her jaw clenched and a bitter smile played

money I spend on you is a

bit the inside of her

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 something dark,

"And the ring?"

«I lost it.

eyes narrowed, his

anything

coming in ragged gasps

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

Joshua's phone range;

so loud. I’m scared

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

didn't even leave