All Chapters of My Husband's Unwanted Wife: Chapter 71 - Chapter 80

Alice’s POVI didn’t respond to Lily but the way David looked at me made me feel much worse. I couldn’t escape it – just like grandpa, he was disappointed. I left the canopy, tears in my eyes. The rain was heavy on my shoulders as I weaved my way down paths and between tombstones, trying to regain my composure. I couldn’t stop it as I finally paused under a tree, grasping the trunk with my hand as I tried to hold myself upright. The grief was unbearable, heavy, and I could feel body shaking from the inside out.I wanted to scream, to fall to my knees, but the photographers and reporters waiting nearby were watching my every move. I felt exposed, weak, and their prying looks only made it worse. Not only had I hurt the one person in the Neighley family who actually cared for me, it resulted in his death. It was more than I could bear but I kept my head up, looking straight ahead as I approached the waiting black cars. The reporters pounced now, boxing me in – it was overwhelming and I c

Arlington’s POVAlice had been through a lot in the past week, and I could see so many painful emotions rushing through her. As she lay on the couch, wrapped in a blanket, resting and being tended to by Adam, I had to calm myself. I was furious. They dared to hurt Alice by taking away what she was most passionate about, her job. They dared to crush her heart when she was grieving for her grandpa and that was something I just couldn’t tolerate.I didn’t care one way or another if old man Neighley was dead. I only cared because it hurt Alice. I didn’t care if she had to step back from work to grieve or for medical reasons, but this recent development was neither. Someone was messing around with her emotions, and I had a pretty good idea that David and his nonsense were involved. Suggesting that Lily take over for Alice, like she was even remotely competent. That was definitely some interference from David and his family.I clenched my fist and tried to remain calm, serene, but rememberi

Alice’s POVIt had been three days since the funeral. I hadn’t left the apartment and had been fussed over by Adam and Arlington the whole time. Arlington took some personal days, and Adam and he had taken shifts to make sure I was okay. I’d been coaxed to eat and drink, and I knew it was what was best for the baby, but a growing suspicion, an agonizing thorn had been prickling the back of my mind since the funeral. So, on day three, I woke up early, took a shower, got dressed, and decided that today was the day that I needed to confront that suspicion.Adam was already awake in the kitchen, assembling ingredients for breakfast. He was surprised to see me so early. He was even more surprised to see me dressed and not wearing pajamas.“Hey, good morning,” he said, watching me cautiously. “Coffee?”“No, thanks, I’m going out.”“Plans for the day?’ he asked.“Yes, I’m going to the mansion today,” I stated firmly.“Is that a good idea?” Adam asked cautiously.“Yes, I have to. There’s some

Alice’s POVTerrance gave me a small shoe box to put my things in before escorting me downstairs. We could both hear Lily’s voice from the top of the stairs as she berated the other manservant. She was always unbearable but the thought of her taking grandpa’s house was sickening.“Why are you just standing here? There’s a lot of work that needs done,” Lily scoffed, the young manservant unsure how to respond. “We need to redecorate, and box up all this old stuff. I want the master’s suite cleared out so that I and David can move in. Tell the maids to get to work on clearing the old paintings and photos too. This place is overdue for an update.”“Miss Lily,” Terrance spoke, her eyes snapping to him as we entered the foyer. “I wasn’t expecting you.”“Clearly not,” she dismissed, glaring over his shoulder at me. “Why is she here? Who told you to let her in?”“I… no one, miss.”“I think mistress will do, I am your new boss after all,” Lily corrected, looking at the box in my hand. “But if

Adam’s POVI was returning home from work when I heard yelling coming from David’s apartment. The door was cracked and Lily’s shrill voice was echoing out into the hall.“You’re being ridiculous!” she shouted. “Sitting around this apartment, drinking all day, feeling sorry for yourself. It’s not you!”“Just g’out!” David slurred.“Fine! When you finally get sober, come find me. I’ll be at our real home, the mansion!”Lily then came storming out of the apartment, suitcase rolling behind her. She spotted me immediately, glaring before stomping down the hallway to the elevator. She didn’t even bother closing the apartment door.David had always been a good friend, ever since we were kids. We got through some of the best and worst times together. Despite everything with Alice, I never stopped caring about him. He’d made me laugh, we cried together, and we had good memories despite all the drama they’d been through recently.I couldn’t stop myself and I pushed in, setting my bag outside th