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

"Just one month."

both a

always focused on continuing the family line, would no doubt

up, Caden. “I can’t always be one

waved his hand

the terrace, the cool night breeze caressing her skin. She drank

phone and called the director of the

the

hesitated,

and questioned all the staff,

“Do you have the

our privacy policy, we cannot disclose any information about

His heart sank.

let me know immediately if anything

perfect world, I could have purchased an identical ring and

made it and it was not easy

it started

come out one by

walked to the car, his eyes fixed on her

liked the bracelet at the auction, I

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

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

coldly. “I have no desire

but his mocking tone struck a chord with her.

it. The money I

inside of her cheek before

willing to leave this marriage empty-handed. Let's sign the divorce papers tomorrow morning and get this

smile turned into something dark, something

"And the ring?"

«I lost it.

narrowed, his tone

care about anything else. I

breathing coming in ragged gasps as he delivered

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

phone

she meowed his name plainly. “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 without thinking twice, he threw her

even leave her