The unwanted wife’s unexpected comeback

Chapter 15:

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The next morning, Lilliana saw Alicia's message, and fury boiled inside her. She stormed into the room, her voice sharp and cutting as she confronted Joshua.

“Explain yourself. What did you want me to ‘think carefully’ about?” His words dripped with accusation. “What kind of shady business have you gotten yourself into this time?”

Joshua, who had spent the entire night preparing his excuse, remained calmly calm. He knew she would attack him like this.

"She's impulsive, you know. After what happened, I was worried she might cause a scandal on the Internet, so I paid her to keep quiet."

Lilliana’s eyes narrowed, skepticism etched on her face. “And why didn't you think to talk to me about this first?”

Joshua used his usual charm, pulling her close, wrapping his arms around her like a comforting blanket.

“Don't make a big deal out of it, my love. If I was interested in her, do you think I would have gone to all this trouble?” His voice was soft, almost pleading, as he gave her a tender kiss on her lips.

His explanation seemed reasonable, and despite her doubts, Lilliana was inclined to believe him.

Little by little, the tension in her shoulders dissipated and she let herself be carried away by the warmth of his embrace.

“It's okay,” she whispered after a moment, resting her head on her chest. “But don't contact her again.”

“Of course.” Joshua, sensing victory, reassured her with a quick nod. “Besides, I paid Caden a fortune to keep him out of our way. “This is all… for us.” His words worked like a charm.

Pouting like a spoiled child, Lilliana snuggled into him and murmured, “It's okay, I forgive you.”

But in her mind, Alice was far from forgiven. She would give that bitch a piece of her mind in due time.

Those two slaps, satisfying as they were, had nearly given Lilliana a concussion.

Alicia knew Lilliana wouldn't let it go, and to avoid dragging Monica into the inevitable storm, she quietly rented a new apartment. As she packed her bags, Monica hovered nearby, looking worried.

“Are you sure you have enough money?” Monica asked, looking at Alicia with concern.

He knew full well that Alice had left her marriage with nothing, so he pulled out his phone and started typing. “Here, let me transfer you some money.”

Alicia quickly squeezed Monica's hand, stopping her. “I’m fine,” she assured her friend with a soft smile. “Remember, I did some side hustle work before all this.”

"Oh, yes, I

like she remembered something else. “Guess what? Yesterday, Gerry Hopkins announced his new

her eyes were shining with a mixture of amusement and disbelief. “Well, considering

scoffed. “I mean, how dare she? She's way over her head. Doesn’t she know she’s a

an eyebrow, a hint of mischief on her face. “That's their

reassuring smile. “I have to go. Try not to miss me too much while

new apartment, Alicia quickly sent her

to ring and Gerry's

you really trying to challenge Lilliana about the music? Did

release date. By then, you'll have

“You haven't changed, Alice: you're still competing with

lightly. “I’m just here to make money, nothing

I can spend,” Gerry replied with a hint of mockery. “But I don't have enough time to indulge in your little games. What’s a

voice as she said something

again, this time a little more seriously. “Okay, I’ll look into it and get

be waiting," Alice replied softly, with a slight smile at

Caden, the playful glint in his eyes evident in

disbelief. “Has she gone completely

but then his tone changed, surprising

of

his eyes as he leaned back in his chair. “You've got to be kidding

"I have my reasons."

laughing, a mischievous glint in his eyes

patience had run out. Not wanting to waste time with Gerry's

later, Gerry's number flashed on his screen

this, Caden? Let's make a bet. I'll

oozed through the phone,

“Fine,” he said,

was just

“Don't bother.

few days ago. But now, with Alicia entering the mix, Caden's approval

these things worked, so without hesitation, Alice headed there

building. Thinking it would be a quick visit, she headed for the elevators, intending to go straight to

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