My Husband's Unwanted Wife의 모든 챕터: 챕터 41 - 챕터 50

Alice’s POVHaving David intrude on my sanctuary, my home, was bad enough. His gifts for the baby were generous but I couldn’t stand the thought of him thinking he actually had a place in our lives.It wasn’t made easier by his bickering with Adam and Arlington. Dropping off the gifts was supposed to be quick, but it was far from it.“Why are you even here?” David asked Arlington, glancing at Adam as he carried the bags and baby crib box to the kitchen table. “Are you two that desperate?”“We’re not the desperate ones here,” Adam noted, pointing at all of his gifts. “Buying your way back into Alice’s heart isn’t going to work.”“Neither is offering her a job or giving her medical advice,” David shot back. He then turned to me, smiling. “Where do you want the crib? I can set it up for you if you like.”“I… the spare bedroom. It’ll be the nursery,” I replied tightly, hoping that it wouldn’t take him long. I didn’t want him here any longer than necessary.“I better supervise,” Adam scoff

Alice’s POV“No, it’s not enough, it was never enough,” I hissed. “I wanted a child but you told me that you’d never have a child with me. You kept me at a distance and now you have the audacity to demand that I be reasonable?”“Alice, calm down.”“No, you don’t get to play the victim, you don’t get to come into my life again and demand I give you what you want. That’s unreasonable!”“Yeah, I think it’s time to go,” Adam repeated, this time grabbing his phone. The situation had escalated and I knew he was only looking out for me. “Or I can record this for grandpa and blow your cover entirely.”“You wouldn’t dare,” Lily warned, but David pulled her close, leading her to the door.“So pathetic,” David sighed, opening the front door and slamming it behind them.“Finally,” Arlington sighed, smiling at me. “Speaking of phones, I just got an email from Sidley Austin.”“Oh?” I asked, eagerly awaiting more information about the pending case against Neighley Group. “Updates?”“Neighley Group h

Alice’s POVHis body was muscular, taut, and I could see his chest heaving as he breathed. He was still sound asleep. I couldn’t help but admire him as I stepped closer. He was a beautiful man, with light hair and a chiseled face. Even the stubble on his chin was charming.I knelt down now, hoping to shake him awake. The moment I placed my hand on his warm an muscular shoulder, his eyes opened, and he looked up at me curiously.“Oh, I must be dreaming,” he whispered, his smile bright. “Angel, you’re so beautiful.”“Duke,” I smiled, shaking him gently. “It’s me, Alice. It’s time to wake up.”“Mmm…” he moaned, reaching out and wrapping his arms around me. He then pulled me to his body, cradling me as I lay next to him. I could feel his breath on the back of my neck, his hard body pressed against me. “Five more minutes…”“I wanted to get started on the case early,” I whispered, feeling the breath of his chuckle. It sent shivers down my spine.“Mmm… so productive for so early in the morni

Lily’s POVI needed to get out of that tiny apartment. You couldn’t blame me though. I had too much on my mind and the walls felt like they were closing in. It was time to think about what came next. I put on my favorite designer outfit, with matching Chanel sunglasses, and left. I was going for a walk in the park before having a light lunch at my favorite bistro. Hopefully, that would distract me from the chaos of life right now.As I left the apartment lobby, ignoring the doorman as he held the door open, I was determined to come up with a plan from here on out. My plan so far hasn’t been successful. As my heels clacked on the pavement they mingled with the sounds of cars and honking. I was too distracted by my thoughts as I crossed the road with the crowd of people that I wouldn’t be caught dead with in public. I had to focus myself on a singular goal – ridding myself, and David, of Alice and her looming presence.I’d tried pushing her out of my life, tried putting up walls and bar

Alice’s POVI was already on my way to the café when I got a text from Arlington, telling me how his case went that day. I congratulated him and told him I was hard at work gathering evidence. He asked what I wanted for dinner that night, explaining that we could go out to celebrate together. I told him that wherever he wanted to go was fine, and that I’d see him when he got home from work. I didn’t mention meeting John or the strange phone call.I arrived at the corner of 23rd Street and Washington Avenue to spot the small, obscure, café. They only had a couple of metal tables outside, and the inside looked unoccupied. The barista was inside behind the small counter, but the place wasn’t like the other cafes in the neighborhood. It wasn’t stylish and didn’t have any sort of advertising outside. I’d come to the intersection multiple times in the past but never even noticed this place until now.It was a beautiful day still, sunshine and warm, so I chose one of the metal tables, briefc