The unwanted wife’s unexpected comeback

Chapter 236:

Alice briefly closed her eyes, preparing herself for the horror.

She expected to be repulsed by the gruesome scene unfolding before her. she. However, when Joshua's anguished cry pierced the air, an unexpected wave of joy coursed through her.

Betrayal, deception, years of manipulation, and the coldness of her heart had weighed on her for too long. time. In that moment, it was as if those burdens were shed.

At that moment he could not understand the depth of his hatred for Joshua. The more he suffered, the more he wanted to laugh.

A small giggle escaped her lips, although tears threatened to spill from her eyes.

Caden pulled her into a tight hug. . She trembled, her body unable to hide the storm of emotions she carried inside.

If she found out that her parents had also been victims of Joshua's cruelty, she would feel compelled to kill him

Most likely.

Killing him wouldn't change anything. Joshua deserved all his suffering and justice was finally being served, no matter how brutal.

If blood got on his hands, Caden would clean it off.

He had never cleaned it before. such a disaster for no one, but as he held the trembling woman in his arms, he found himself ready to do it now.

It took time, but Alicia eventually regained her composure.

Caden gently kissed her cheek.

Come in and Rest, he told her, wiping the sweat from her hand. You have low sugar. Have something sweet.

Alicia insisted that she was fine, but her deathly pale complexion said otherwise. He turned to leave, but stopped after a few steps.

I still have something to do, he said firmly.

Caden stepped forward and put a hug around her waist. arm. What happened before was not enough

Alicia pointed towards the ferocious dog she had brought.

That dog took a piece of Monica's calf, she said, her voice strained by the pain when remembering it. He straightened his back as if steeling himself. I want Joshua to lose a piece of meat, too.

a soft laugh, his amusement tempered by admiration for

I thought you

shivered, dizziness threatening to overwhelm

him candy. He unwrapped it and gently put it

She frowned immediately.

reaction, he asked her:

too sweet, she

with his hand still firm on her waist. I went

eyes at him, clearly annoyed. Looking at the plate nearby, he asked: Do you have any grapefruit-flavored

joked with a mocking smile. I have it.

competitive streak kicked in and he refused to back down.

Caden smiled knowingly.

to the living room, the two bodyguards inside exchanged amused

, realizing that they had overheard the banter between her and Caden. Shame overwhelmed her

awkwardly before bowing their heads and leaving

did not immediately enter the room. Instead, he turned to take care of the unfinished business that

before being sent to the

by work obligations and could not stay with Caden any longer. He had left

car on the way home, a cigarette between his fingers. His eyes, cold and distant, reflected

dark streets, he began to watch a video on his device. It was a recording of Joshua enduring his

finger, Caden forwarded

a slow drag on his cigarette.

with his brother Joshua, he maintained a calm and dominant presence. Without a doubt, he

broke the silence. Bring grapefruit-flavored

bodyguards responded promptly:

But Caden paused, reconsidering.

Forget it.

quickly intervened: It's no bother. We can have someone go

No need.

indulge her. If he responded to her request for grapefruit-flavored sweets, she might expect him to prepare elaborate

liking the smell it gave off, he decided to stop

watching the video, Jerald felt overcome with rage. His already

threw a tantrum,

lying in bed, his heart heavy with worry for Joshua. However, even in his worry, he

want, exactly, he gasped, frustration dripping from his

else does she want? Joshua dead! How could he