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."

both a

continuing the family line, would no doubt

“I can’t

his hand

skin. She

his phone and called the director

found the ring?” she asked

hesitated, looking

questioned all the staff,

clenched her fist, her mind racing. “Do you have the contact information for

to our privacy policy, we cannot

His heart sank.

sighed in resignation. “Please let me know immediately

an identical ring and passed

made it and it was

dinner, it

come out one

to the car, his eyes

auction, I can

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

silence, huh?” His words were sharp, piercing

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

a chord with her. Her jaw

money I spend

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 and for

smile turned into

"And the ring?"

«I lost it.

narrowed, his

anything

her frustration, her breathing coming in ragged gasps

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

Joshua's phone range; it

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

and Joshua was furious with Alicia, so without thinking twice, he

didn't even leave