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."

both a

continuing the family line, would no doubt take his unborn grandson into account. Caden's smile hardened, and Joshua delivered the final blow with a smug

Caden. “I can’t

his hand lazily.

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

out his phone and called the director of the private

the ring?” she

hesitated,

questioned all the staff, but… we really haven't been able to find

mind racing. “Do you have the contact information for the

privacy policy, we cannot disclose

His heart sank.

sighed in resignation. “Please let me know immediately if anything turns up,

an identical ring and passed it

custom made it and it was not

it started to

began to come

walked to the car, his eyes

at the auction, I can buy you

roll her eyes. She didn't believe for a second that

His

have no desire

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

I

bit the inside of her cheek before

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

smile turned into something dark,

"And the ring?"

«I lost it.

narrowed,

don't care about anything else. I want the

coming in ragged gasps

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

phone range;

she meowed his name plainly. “The thunder is so loud. I’m scared to sleep alone… Can

furious with Alicia, so without thinking twice, he threw her out into the rain

leave