The unwanted wife’s unexpected comeback

Chapter 39:

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His secretary informed him that Alicia had not been there. Joshua's expression darkened.

Despite the huge scandal, Alice remained remarkably calm.

Still, how long could he maintain his composure?

"Keep a close eye on her. Don't let anyone assist her," Joshua ordered.

After the call, a car drove into the driveway.

The vehicle hadn't even stopped when he rolled down its window. A middle-aged woman with curly hair smiled warmly and called out, "Joshua."

Joshua immediately stepped forward and opened the car door.

"Mother, what do you bring here?" I have asked.

The woman, Shelia Yates – Joshua’s mother – was wearing an elegant, short-sleeved traditional dress. A slight smile lit up her well-groomed face, giving her a radiant appearance.

She held up a bowl of food. “I myself have prepared a nutritious soup for Lilliana.”

Joshua kept a neutral expression. “There's no need for you to go out of your way. Lilliana and I aren't officially married yet. Besides, the Green family has everything she needs.”

He didn't seem bothered by it.

“If I'm nice to Lilliana, she'll be nice to you. “I have nothing to lose.” She looked at him with concern. “You look exhausted, Joshua. Haven’t you had a good rest lately?”

Joshua shrugged it off. “That's just the way it is. Nothing unusual.”

“This is nothing compared to what you had to deal with two years ago,” Shelia commented. “Back then, your father underestimated you. You built everything from scratch, working tirelessly day and night. However, I have never seen you so exhausted.”

Her words left Joshua momentarily dazed.

Two years ago, he had nothing and worked even harder than he does now. But every night he came home, Alicia was there to ease his worries and fatigue.

his life, Joshua did not feel any

why he lacked the joy he had

tangled memories filled his mind, leaving him even more

last time a genuine smile crossed his

“I have things

of worry. “Come back soon. I’ve cooked plenty of

courteous to Shelia, her

the soup, a wave of pregnancy-induced nausea

watched her strong reaction. “Is something wrong, Lilliana? You don’t like

Lilliana replied, “No, I just ate and I have no appetite. Leave it

it to Lilliana. “Lilliana, I’ve been simmering this for

welled up

as a mere vessel for delivery. With a heavier tone, Lilliana pushed the bowl

was an experienced woman and could tell

felt wronged. She gently placed the bowl on the ground. “Alright, remember to ask the maid to

appreciation for Shelia's

she came from a humble background. Jerald had an affair during their marriage, impregnating Shelia and bringing her into the family home. It was rumored that

“I'm tired, Shelia.

to bother her

to eat, just tell me. I can

have a maid here,"

was nothing more than a

the food container and empty its

I have frowned.

realized that it was the container Shelia had

to see him

told you to give this to the

explained, “Miss Green said that

Joshua and he clenched his fists. During the two years of his marriage to Alicia, he had always gone out of his way

even once. Now, Lilliana was refusing Shelia's soup, and the pet dog

a breaking point and he kicked the dog

the floor.