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."

response was both a

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

better catch up, Caden. “I can’t always be

hand lazily. “There's

the cool night breeze caressing her skin. She drank

took out his phone and called the director of the

the ring?”

director hesitated,

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

you have the contact information for the guest who booked the room

but due to our privacy policy,

His heart sank.

resignation. “Please let me

a perfect world, I could have purchased an

made it and it was not

dinner, it

began to come out

to the car, his

the bracelet at the auction, I can

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

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

he added coldly. “I have no desire to become

sound like that, but his mocking tone struck a chord with

I spend on you

inside of her cheek before adding

already 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

into something

"And the ring?"

«I lost it.

narrowed, his tone

don't care about anything

her frustration, her breathing coming in ragged gasps

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

Joshua's phone range; it was

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

Joshua was furious with Alicia, so without thinking twice, he threw her out into

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