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

"Just one month."

a threat and

no doubt take his unborn grandson into account. Caden's smile hardened, and Joshua

Caden. “I can’t

his hand lazily.

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

took out his phone and called

found the

hesitated,

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

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

to our privacy policy, we cannot disclose any information

His heart sank.

resignation. “Please let me know immediately

an identical ring and passed it off as the

Joshua had custom made it and

it

relatives began to come

her side as they walked to the car,

auction, I can buy you

resist the urge to roll her eyes. She didn't believe for a second that Joshua had changed his

to buy my silence, huh?” His words were sharp,

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

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

it. The money I

of her cheek before adding

marriage empty-handed. Let's sign the divorce papers tomorrow morning and get this over with once and for

turned into something

"And the ring?"

«I lost it.

eyes narrowed, his tone

care about anything

frustration, her breathing coming in ragged

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

that moment Joshua's phone range;

name plainly. “The thunder is so loud. I’m scared

furious with Alicia, so without thinking

didn't even leave her an