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.

increased value Lilliana brought to his life, Joshua

wondered why he lacked the

his mind, leaving him

the last time a genuine

things to do,” he said

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

was courteous to Shelia, her soon-to-be

wave of pregnancy-induced

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

I just ate and I have no appetite. Leave it here.

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

welled up inside

mere vessel for

in her tracks. She was an experienced woman and could tell

She gently placed the bowl on

no appreciation for Shelia's

marriage, impregnating Shelia and bringing her into the family home. It was rumored that Jerald and

her eyes. “I'm tired, Shelia. You should go,”

to

eat, just tell me. I can make it

I have a maid here," Lilliana

Lilliana was subtly insulting her, implying that she was nothing more than a servant.

came home. He saw the maid take out the food

I have frowned.

realized that it was the

to see him and greeted

stern expression. “Who told you to give this to

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

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

those gestures, not even once. Now, Lilliana was refusing Shelia's

a breaking point

on the floor. “You drink it,”