The unwanted wife’s unexpected comeback
Chapter 220

Chapter 220:

During the journey, Alicia was totally consumed by thoughts about Monica's safety, without once considering who could be behind everything.

Finding out that Joshua was responsible did not surprise her, fear had already taken over her mind. Since their divorce there had been a deep resentment between them, and Joshua, always agitated, was now trying to channel all his suffering towards her.

When Joshua reached out to touch her, Alicia recoiled in disgust. Her body trembled and she instinctively tried to move away, but Joshua's hand shot out and grabbed her chin tightly. His voice lowered, dark and menacing. You still have the nerve to reject me

The pressure of his grip seemed to crush her bones, but Alicia refused to break. He gritted his teeth, enduring the pain, and asked: Where is Monica?

Joshua sneered, his eyes dark with cruelty. You shouldn't worry about your own life anymore. Monica was just the bait, you're the one I want.

Without warning, he ripped the blindfold off her eyes and threw her on the bed, immobilizing her. His lips crashed against hers, but Alicia fought back, biting his nose hard before turning her head away. Joshua screamed in pain, stumbling back while clutching his now bleeding nose.

Alicia's eyes burned with fury. Take me to Monica, now!

Joshua grabbed her by the neck and growled: She's dead!

For a moment, Alicia felt her breath stop. A wave of despair consumed her, but almost instantly she regained her determination. She stared at him, her voice firm. No, that's impossible. You didn't kill her. The drug in your body was developed and modified by Monica. Only she knows the cure.

Joshua squeezed her neck with his fingers and his eyes burned with hatred.

She was right, he had not killed Monica. The drugs were part of the reason, but more importantly he lacked the courage to commit murder.

With a shove, Joshua shoved Alicia into a dimly lit room. As soon as the door was opened, some fierce dogs began barking furiously.

In the center of the room, Monica hung suspended in the air, her leg bloodied and battered.

Seeing her friend in such a state broke Alicia's heart. Tears filled her eyes, but she bit her lip, forcing herself to maintain her composure. Turning to Joshua, her voice breaking with emotion, she pleaded, “It's me you want.” Let her go.

Joshua responded calmly, with a sinister smile on his lips. Now that you're here, why should I let her go

Alicia's voice was hoarse but determined when she said: Monica has been missing for almost a day. If your family reports you to the police, you are lost. You won't get away with this.

Her words echoed in the room, crisp and clear.

Joshua stared at her, noticing the change in her attitude. It hadn't been long, but she had become sharper, calmer, and braver. Even though she was in front of him, it seemed like she was miles away.

He reached out to grab her neck again, but Alicia acted quickly. He sank his teeth into her hand, breaking the skin. Blood gushed out instantly. Joshua screamed in pain and shook her off with a growl of fury.

When I'm done with you, I'll let her go. Don't worry, I won't be long.

Despite his words, Alicia's heart raced with anxiety. You're not afraid that his family will come after you.

Joshua's eyes narrowed as his tone turned cold. What do I have to fear now. He paused and his face twisted with bitterness. Alicia, you realize what you and Caden have led me to do

At the mention of Caden, a twisted smile spread across her face. He took out Alicia's phone. You have broken up

Alicia didn't have time to process his mockery; his attention was elsewhere. He looked at him intently.

I told you before: Aden would get fed up with you and leave you soon. And now, how does it feel to see him so in love with Yolanda?

Surrounded by the nauseating stench and the lascivious gazes of men, Alicia slowly lost hope of escaping. His destiny - to live or die - was now entirely in Joshua's hands.

He closed his eyes and exhaled deeply, his voice firm but defiant. If you're going to kill me, do it, Joshua. Stop wasting time.

But Joshua, savoring his desperation, was unwilling to end it. With a twisted smile, he handed her the phone. You want to place a bet Call Caden. Let's see if he comes to save you.

Alicia's lips curled with disdain. He knew all too well what the response would be, and he refused to degrade himself further. If he had to die here, he would do so with his dignity intact. The last thing he wanted was to make a fool of himself in front of Caden.

Joshua, however, was determined to break his spirit. His voice became poisonous. If you don't call him, I'll have someone hurt Monica.

Alicia clenched her teeth so hard she could taste blood. Joshua, thinking she didn't believe him, barked an order to take Monica down.

Alicia's heart raced and she quickly gave way. I'll call you! His hands shook as he picked up the phone. He could have just pressed the emergency dial to call Caden, but instead he callously entered his number.

Joshua watched his actions with amusement. You must be obsessed with him if you know his number by heart.

Alicia's fingers stopped. It was now that he realized it. Despite everything, Caden's number remained etched in her mind.

When the line began to ring, her initial resignation crumbled and a fragile hope took its place. It would come No, it was far away, in Averibon. However, at that moment, she couldn't help but feel hopeful. And if Caden cared about her, even a little, she should have died at Joshua's hands a long time ago, but it was Caden who had given her those fleeting moments of happiness.

The phone rang for what seemed like an eternity. Then, finally, it was answered. But the voice on the other side was not hers.

It was Yolanda, with a lazy and disdainful tone. Hello Who is

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