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.

to his

wondered why he lacked the joy he had

thoughts and tangled memories filled his mind, leaving him

time

“I have things to do,” he

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

was courteous to Shelia, her soon-to-be

of pregnancy-induced nausea made

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

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

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 inside

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

an experienced woman and could tell that

status, and Shelia had to bear with it, even if she felt wronged. She gently placed the bowl on the ground. “Alright, remember to ask the maid to heat it

no appreciation

impregnating Shelia and bringing her into the family home.

her eyes. “I'm tired, Shelia.

to bother her

you want something to eat, just tell me. I can make it for

need. I have a maid

her, implying that she was nothing more than a servant. Without another word,

came home. He saw the maid take out the food container and empty its contents into the dog's

I have frowned.

that it was the container Shelia had brought

him and greeted him awkwardly:

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

“Miss Green said that she can't eat greasy

of his marriage to Alicia, he had always

never accepted those gestures, not even once. Now, Lilliana was refusing

point and he kicked

bowl on the floor. “You drink