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.

Lilliana brought to his

why he lacked the joy he had longed

memories filled his mind, leaving him even

the last time a

in, Mom. “I have things to do,” he said

back soon. I’ve cooked plenty of nutritious soup. “You

courteous to

soup, a wave of

something wrong, Lilliana?

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

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 so

up

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

She was an experienced

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

felt no appreciation for

marriage, impregnating Shelia and bringing her into the family

tired, Shelia.

didn't want to bother

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

a maid here," Lilliana

was nothing more than a servant. Without another word,

saw the maid take out the food container

I have frowned.

he realized that it was the container

seemed surprised to see him and greeted him

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

Green said that she can't eat greasy food. It would spoil if she left

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

Lilliana was refusing Shelia's soup,

frustration reached a breaking point and he

on the floor. “You