All Chapters of My Husband's Unwanted Wife: Chapter 31 - Chapter 40

Lily’s POVHe wasn’t responding as quickly as I liked. He wasn’t even calling me when I reached out to him. That almost never happened. Anytime I needed him, David always replied with texts or calls. Ever since he told me about Alice, and the baby, my mind has been completely scattered. David’s plan wasn’t my plan – it wasn’t even a good plan.I didn’t want Alice’s baby looking up at me, calling me mom. It wasn’t my child, it wasn’t any child I even wanted to acknowledge. How did he even know it was his? My stepsister was deceptive, secretive – David has no idea who the father is, and he shouldn’t assume. Even if the baby is his, he shouldn’t be concerned. We were going to get married. We were going to start a family. He should just leave the past behind him.That morning, however, we left the house early to go to grandpa. He was leaving the hospital today and going home. Grandpa still didn’t know about Alice and I didn’t dare tell him. I wanted to, to call her out for her lies, but a

Alice’s POVThe next morning, after the dinner fiasco, I had one more ultrasound and some analysis done on my urine. The doctor returned after breakfast with results and good news.“Well, everything looks in order, no issues with the fetus, or mommy, so I think we can discharge you today,” he smiled, sitting next to me. “Do you have any questions?”“There are no long-term complications? Nothing I should be concerned about?”“Nothing,” he smiled. “You’re very lucky that you weren’t further along when you took that tumble.”“Thank you,” I nodded, finishing up the last of the milk they brought me for breakfast.“I’ll start your discharge paperwork, and you should be out of here by lunch,” he nodded. “Please, take it easy for a couple more days just to be safe.”“I can get back to work soon?”“Oh, yes, but I wouldn’t push it for at least another couple days,” he assured. “Put your feet up, eat some nutritious food, get yourself some prenatal vitamins, and remember to drink lots of water.”

Alice’s POVHowever, when I got to my apartment that next morning, I was surprised to see movers carrying furniture and boxes into the building still. However, it wasn’t the company that I hired.“Ah, Alice, I was wondering when you’d get here,” Arlington said, coming out of the building. The doorman, a young but happy man, greeted me with a nod of his head as he held doors open for the movers.“W-what’s going on?” I asked, looking up at Arlington as he offered to grab my two suitcases from me.“Ah, well, you see...” he was hesitant and that was something he never was. It made me immediately nervous.“What?” I demanded, looking up at him sternly.“You see, now that I’ve moved back to the city, I needed a place of my own too…”“You’re staying with me?!” I questioned, shocked by his audacity. “You didn’t even ask me…”“Oh, no, I’m not staying with you,” he assured, raising his hands in defense. “I bought the two-bedroom on the floor above you. I… I didn’t think you’d mind.”“Oh,” I sigh

Alice’s POVAfter a relaxing afternoon at home, going over some legal briefs and research, I cuddled into the couch with a blanket and some television. That afternoon at the grocery store hadn't been what I thought it would be. I was happy to have the company but it quickly devolved into a pissing match between Arlington and Adam.It was irritating how they had suddenly become my protectors, my personal escorts, and now my neighbors. I didn’t mind them being in the building, not really, but if every interaction was going to turn into this kind of competition, I would have to be honest, and harsh.After all, Arlington was my mentor, in many ways my boss. Adam was the friend of David, a close friend, and I still didn’t trust his motives. How could I? I didn’t even know about his relationship to David and his family until recently. Now, the two were jockeying for my time and consideration, not really grasping that I had bigger things to worry about.I was relaxing on my couch that night,

Alice’s POVWhen I got back to my building, I greeted Jarod before going upstairs to my floor. Unfortunately, when I got off the elevator, and turned the corner to my apartment, I was brought face-to-face with Lily, who was managing the movers who were clearly moving her things into David’s apartment across the hall.“That’s an ugly outfit,” Lily mentioned casually, leaning against the wall as movers were carrying boxes. “But thanks for leaving all those designer dresses. They’ll have to be taken in to fit me but I’m sure I’ll look much better in them than you ever did.”“You’re welcome,” I said with a smile, remembering Arlington’s words from earlier. I wouldn’t let them see me bothered. “You’ve always been gracious enough to accept my hand-me-downs. I’m happy that you’ve also taken to repurposing my old things. It’s so kind of you.”“I… that’s not what I meant…”“I’m sure, but don’t overthink it, Lily,” I winked, unlocking my door. “I’m sure you’ll get some use out of them. If not,