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 a

"Just one month."

a threat and

no doubt take his unborn grandson into account.

up, Caden. “I

hand lazily.

breeze caressing her skin. She drank in the fresh air greedily, trying

out his phone and called the director of

you found the ring?” she asked

hesitated,

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

the contact

policy, we cannot disclose any information about

His heart sank.

resignation. “Please let me

world, I could have purchased an identical ring and

Joshua had custom made it and it was not easy

dinner, it started to

to come

walked to the car, his eyes fixed on her bare

you liked the bracelet at the auction, I can buy you something similar,” he said

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

my silence, huh?” His

have no desire to

struck a chord with her. Her jaw clenched and a bitter

The money I spend on you is a waste

of

you. I'm willing to leave this marriage empty-handed. Let's sign the divorce papers tomorrow morning

turned into something dark,

"And the ring?"

«I lost it.

narrowed, his

anything else.

her breathing coming in ragged gasps as he delivered his final

you don't find it,” he said coldly, “I'll assume you're keeping it because you still care about

phone range;

thunder is so loud. I’m scared to sleep alone…

so without thinking twice, he

didn't even leave