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

wondered why he lacked the joy

thoughts and tangled memories filled his mind,

remember the last time a genuine smile crossed

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

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

courteous to Shelia, her soon-to-be

soup, a wave of pregnancy-induced

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

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

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 so the

welled up inside

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

her tracks. She was an

even if she felt wronged. She gently placed

no appreciation for

was Joshua's mother, but she came from a humble background. Jerald had an affair during their marriage, impregnating Shelia

“I'm tired, Shelia. You

to bother her

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

need. I have a maid

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

Joshua came home. He saw the maid take out the food container

I have frowned.

realized that it was the container

him and greeted

to give this to the dog?” I

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

the two years of his marriage

those gestures, not even once. Now, Lilliana was refusing Shelia's soup, and the pet

breaking point and he kicked the

the bowl on the