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.

like a heavy burden. He exhaled slowly, finally finding a moment of peace, although

coax her. Slowly, she slowed and let him hold her, though a shadow of warning still lingered in her

yell at me like that again," he muttered, his voice low

silent,

ring from his phone broke the

shifted in his seat, avoiding Lilliana's curious gaze as he checked the

Ms. Yates off at the apartment complex and left shortly after. We

Joshua deleted the message, his

Lilliana was finally discharged from the hospital, the first thing

furrowing in disbelief. Had he heard correctly? A sneer spread across his lips.

amused smile, nodded. “Yes, that's right. Alicia,

digging into her palm as she gritted her

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

held some unspoken grudge against her. But she quickly dismissed the thought, deciding it was

if Alicia competes against me,” he said with a dismissive wave of his hand. “Rest assured, Mr. Hopkins. “I

but burst out laughing, his howls filling the

he said, his voice

smile faltered, a chill

chuckle. “Caden supports you.

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

she left, she quickly took

that composer, Iris?” he

absentmindedly replied, “Who

she looked around to make sure no one was listening. “You know, the ghostwriter. Find her for

barely looked up from his task. “You're working with Caden now,”

with fierce determination. “I'm competing against Alicia.

rise to fame had been rapid, but her new songs? They

but composing his own music was

Alicia's name making him waver, and he finally turned his attention away from