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?”

g aln ov el s .

Mr. Caden

asking if Ms. Bennett is here. Have you seen

name twisting his

he said, waving her

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

why aren’t you saying anything?” Caden’s sharp voice

gripping

Mansion,” he lied, the weight of

call you once she

Caden wasn’t convinced.

her call me now. Tell Aylin to knock on

for a few heavy seconds, enough

is she?” Caden’s voice