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 threat

continuing the family line, would no doubt take his unborn

“I can’t always be one step

his hand

her skin. She drank in

took out his phone and called the

found the ring?” she asked

hesitated,

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

you have the contact

due to our privacy policy, we cannot disclose any information about

His heart sank.

resignation. “Please let me know immediately if

have purchased an identical ring and passed it off as

it and

dinner, it

come out

as they walked to the car, his eyes fixed

I can buy you something

She didn't believe for a

His words were

coldly. “I have no desire to become entangled in your

but his mocking tone struck a chord with her. Her jaw clenched and a bitter smile played on her

Don't accept it. The money I spend on

bit the inside of her cheek before adding

I've already told you. I'm willing to leave this marriage empty-handed. Let's sign the divorce papers tomorrow

smile turned into something dark,

"And the ring?"

«I lost it.

narrowed,

care about anything

breathing coming in ragged gasps as he delivered

“I'll assume you're keeping it because you

that moment Joshua's phone range; it

his name plainly. “The thunder is so loud.

heading to Lilliana's house, and Joshua was furious with Alicia, so without

leave her an