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

thoughts and tangled memories filled his

remember the last time a genuine smile

Mom. “I have things to do,”

a pang of worry. “Come back soon. I’ve cooked plenty of nutritious soup. “You

to

a wave of pregnancy-induced nausea made her

strong reaction. “Is something wrong, Lilliana? You

“No, I just ate and I have no appetite. Leave it here. “I’ll drink

continued to insist, refusing to let the matter drop. She poured the soup into a bowl and handed it to Lilliana. “Lilliana, I’ve been simmering this for hours. Please try it. It's your first pregnancy and you may not know everything. Don't be picky. Feed your body

up

ignored her earlier words and openly mentioned the baby, treating her as a mere vessel for delivery.

was an experienced woman and could tell that Lilliana

it, even if she felt wronged. She gently placed the bowl on the ground. “Alright, remember to ask the maid to heat it up

appreciation

Joshua's mother, but 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 Jerald and Shelia had met at

eyes. “I'm tired,

didn't want to bother her

tell me. I

need. I have a maid here,"

implying that she was nothing more than a servant. Without

saw the maid take out the food

I have frowned.

closer, he realized that it was the container Shelia had brought

seemed surprised to see him and greeted him awkwardly: "Mr.

expression. “Who told you to give this to the dog?” I

blame her. She explained, “Miss Green said that she can't eat greasy food. It would spoil if

Joshua and he clenched his fists. During the two years of his marriage to

Now, Lilliana was refusing Shelia's soup, and the

frustration reached a breaking point and he kicked the

the bowl on the floor.