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?”

thrill at g aln ov el s .

Caden Ward,”

Bennett is here. Have you seen

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

this,” he said, waving her

eager to avoid whatever conflict was brewing. Just moments earlier, Benedict had received an anonymous call claiming that Alicia had betrayed Caden. The 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 had been through too much lately, and if Alicia had betrayed him, it would

Caden’s sharp

gripping

lied, the

call you once she

Caden wasn’t convinced.

Tell Aylin to knock

them for a few heavy seconds, enough to deepen Caden’s

there, is she?” Caden’s