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.

evening fell, fatigue settled upon him like a heavy burden. He exhaled slowly, finally finding a moment of peace, although it was far from restful. Lilliana, whose earlier

tension between them persisted, stubborn as ever, until Joshua began to gently coax her. Slowly, she slowed and let him hold her, though a shadow of warning still

me like that again," he muttered, his voice low but firm,

silent, his

from his phone

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

shortly after. We have maintained close

deleted the message, his

was finally discharged from the hospital, the first thing she heard was news about

Had he heard correctly? A sneer spread across

an amused smile, nodded. “Yes, that's

into her palm as she gritted

eyebrow innocently. “I hadn't heard. “I thought you were

nerves, making her wonder if Gerry held some unspoken grudge against

dismissive wave of his hand. “Rest assured, Mr. Hopkins. “I

help but burst out laughing,

I'm betting on Alice,” he said, his

smile faltered, a chill running

“Caden supports you. “I’m just doing

apparent lack of taste. Alice?

she quickly took out her

that composer, Iris?” he

worried, absentmindedly

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

“You're working with Caden now,” he replied flatly. “Don't cheat; “you’ll just

Lilliana's eyes flashed with fierce determination. “I'm competing against Alicia. “I have to completely outshine her.” However, beneath her bragging tone was

but her new songs? They lacked the spark

Alice, but composing

making him waver, and he finally turned his