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 a

"Just one month."

was both a

inheritance had just been raised, and Jerald, always focused on continuing the family line, would no doubt take his unborn grandson into

better catch up, Caden. “I can’t

waved his hand lazily.

out onto the terrace, the cool night breeze caressing her skin. She drank in the fresh air

took out his phone and called the director

the

director hesitated, looking

all the staff, but… we really

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

privacy policy, we cannot

His heart sank.

let me know immediately if anything

perfect world, I could have purchased an identical ring and passed it off

and it was

it

relatives began to come out

they walked to the car, his eyes

I can buy

to roll her eyes. She didn't believe

silence, huh?” His words were sharp, piercing Joshua's tender

no desire to become entangled

like that, but his mocking tone struck a chord with her. Her jaw clenched and a bitter smile

The money I spend on you

of her cheek before adding

Let's sign the divorce

into

"And the ring?"

«I lost it.

eyes narrowed,

about anything else. I want

her breathing coming in ragged gasps as he delivered his

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

moment Joshua's phone range;

“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

leave her an