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

the joy

memories filled his mind, leaving him even

last time a genuine smile crossed

in, Mom. “I have things to do,”

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

to Shelia,

saw the soup, a wave of pregnancy-induced nausea made

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

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

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 inside

her earlier words and openly mentioned the baby, treating her as a mere vessel for delivery. With a heavier tone, Lilliana pushed the bowl away. “I said I’ll drink it

was an experienced

Shelia had to bear with it, even if she felt wronged. She

no appreciation for

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

tired,

didn't want to

eat, just tell me. I can make it for you," I

need. I have a maid here,"

she was nothing more than a servant. Without another word, Shelia turned around

came home. He saw the maid take out the food

I have frowned.

it was the container Shelia

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

to give this to the dog?”

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

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

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

a breaking point and

the bowl on the floor. “You drink it,”