The unwanted wife’s unexpected comeback

Chapter 712:

He dialed her number, pressing the phone to his ear. It rang, but no one answered. Frustrated, he decided to call Joy Mansion. The line clicked, and Aylin’s cheerful and polite voice came through.

“Good morning, Mr. Ward. You’re calling quite early. Is there something you need?”

Caden’s voice was steady but laced with urgency.

“Did Alicia stay at Joy Mansion last night?”

There was a pause before Aylin responded, “She did come by, sir, but I was just finishing my shift, so I’m not certain if she stayed overnight. One moment, please—I’ll check the guest room.”

Aylin set the receiver down and glanced up to see Benedict descending the staircase, a deep frown on his face.

“Good morning, Mr. Ward,” she greeted.

He halted, eyes narrowing.

“Who’s on the phone?”

aln ov el

Caden Ward,” Aylin

Ms. Bennett is here. Have you

tightened, the mention of Alicia’s name twisting his features as

handle this,” he

caller even gave the name of a hotel. Benedict didn’t know whether it was true, but he knew he had to verify it himself. The timing was suspicious, and he had no idea why someone would send him such news. But one thing was clear — Caden couldn’t find out. Not now.

Caden’s sharp voice

blinked, gripping the receiver

Mansion,” he lied, the weight

you once

Caden wasn’t convinced.

me now. Tell

few heavy seconds,

isn’t there, is she?”