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."

was both a threat

focused on continuing the family line, would no doubt take his unborn

Caden. “I can’t always be

unfazed, waved his hand lazily.

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

his phone and called

you found the

hesitated,

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

mind racing. “Do you have the

privacy policy, we cannot disclose any information

His heart sank.

“Please let me know immediately if anything turns up,

world, I could have purchased an identical ring

it and

it

to come out one

walked to the

auction, I

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

my silence, huh?” His words

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

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

I spend on

the inside of

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

into something dark, something

"And the ring?"

«I lost it.

narrowed, his tone

anything else. I want the

breathing coming in ragged gasps as he delivered his

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

moment Joshua's phone range; it

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

car wasn't heading to Lilliana's house, and Joshua was furious with Alicia, so without thinking twice, he threw her out

even leave