The unwanted wife’s unexpected comeback

Chapter 19:

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The sleek black car stopped in front of the old apartment complex.

Alicia got out without looking back, her heels clicking softly on the pavement as she drove away. Inside the car, Hank watched her retreating figure.

With a wry smile at the corner of his lips, he broke the silence. “Mr. Ward, you like Miss Bennett, don't you?”

Caden's face remained impassive, his expression as unreadable as ever.

"Have you been drinking? What's this nonsense about?"

Hank cleared his throat awkwardly, sensing a change in the atmosphere. “But if you didn't like her, then why did you kiss her?”

A slight crease formed between Caden's brows as he turned his head just enough to catch Hank's gaze in the rearview mirror. “If the moment called for it, I could kiss anyone, even you.”

Hank blinked, completely caught off guard. “Huh?”

Caden, uninterested in Hank's confusion, looked away at the weathered building before them.

The place was old, not exactly rundown, but far from comfortable, with peeling paint and windows that had looked better days. Compared to Joshua's luxurious villa, it was a stark contrast, a far cry from the life Alicia had known. It was clear she had left with nothing but her pride, and this apartment was the bitter reminder.

Typical Joshua. He never left anything for those he discarded.

Leaning back in his seat, Caden's fingers drummed rhythmically on the armrest, his expression cold and distant. “Let's go.”

At the hospital, Lilliana lay in bed, stiff with worry.

She rested her hands on her small belly, her breathing was labored, and she barely dared to move. Fear for the baby consumed all her thoughts.

Joshua hovered over her, obedient and attentive. He catered to her every whim, making sure the press never found out where they were. Every detail was handled with precision: not a single photograph could be allowed to leak to the media.

peace, although it was far from restful. Lilliana, whose earlier anger had been softened by

to gently coax her. Slowly, she slowed and let him hold her, though

he muttered, his voice low but firm, "I'm

silent, his

from his phone broke

avoiding Lilliana's curious gaze as he checked

apartment complex and left shortly after. We have maintained close

a word, Joshua deleted the message,

first thing she heard was news about the

A sneer spread across his lips. “Do you want to compete

nodded. “Yes, that's

palm as she gritted her teeth. “They’re already

arched an eyebrow innocently. “I hadn't heard. “I thought

held some unspoken grudge against her. But she quickly dismissed the

don't care if Alicia competes against me,” he said with a dismissive wave of his

couldn't help but burst out laughing,

Alice,” he said,

chill

take it too hard,” she added with a chuckle. “Caden

scoffed at Gerry's apparent lack of taste. Alice?

left, she quickly

still locate that composer, Iris?” he

absentmindedly replied,

my song last year,” Lilliana blurted out, quickly lowering her voice as she looked around to make sure no one was listening. “You know, the

with Caden now,” he replied

middle of a competition!” Lilliana's eyes flashed with fierce determination. “I'm competing against Alicia. “I have

to fame had been rapid, but her new songs?

to crush Alice, but composing his own music

waver, and he finally turned