The unwanted wife’s unexpected comeback

Chapter 13:

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That song - its melody, its heartfelt lyrics, the soulful voice behind it - had captivated the world in an instant. Thanks to that song, Lilliana became an overnight sensation.

For a moment, it seemed like she was just beginning her rise to stardom. But who could have predicted that it would be the peak of her fame? Since then, her career has stagnated and she has taken a backseat.

With an indifferent look, Caden said, “You’ll find out soon enough.”

Wasting no time, Alicia tried to arrange a meeting with Joshua to finalize the divorce.

It was hours before Joshua finally responded,

"I'll see you tonight at nine. Let's talk at home."

At nine o'clock at night, Alicia returned to the marital home.

As soon as I opened the door, I found something unexpected.

A pair of women's shoes lay carelessly in the entrance, as if the landlady had kicked them off in a fit of rage. Alice's gaze darted into the room.

A man's suit and a woman's dress were scattered messily on the floor, suggesting that something intimate had happened not long ago. His eyes moved upward and fell on the partially open door of the second-floor bedroom.

From inside, she could hear the sound of labored breathing, undoubtedly Joshua's.

Alice smiled with satisfaction, not losing sight of the irony of the situation.

“Amazing,” she thought wryly. “Just a couple of months pregnant and already back to such reckless abandonment.”

Moments later, her phone rang with a message from Joshua.

"Where are you?

Alice exhaled deeply, preparing herself for what was coming, and went back inside.

Joshua was already waiting in the living room, sitting as if nothing had happened.

His eyes, still glassy with the remnants of desire, scanned her with a calculated air, as if gauging her reaction.

His voice was sharp, his

moment, not knowing what game she was playing at. Then she calmly took the ring out of her bag

"Let's sign the agreement."

getting

anything more than what I brought to

a storm gathering

was bitter, full of disdain. “Stop acting so important,

only seemed

a single day, living off of me. Are

Alice's lips curved into an almost mocking smile. “What exactly have you given me these

"enjoyed" a meager monthly allowance and the

once treasured had probably been discarded first

not lost her way completely after getting married. She had worked here and there, saving some money. She was not as

to waste any more breath, Alice picked up the pen and, with a firm hand, quickly signed on

didn't hesitate or think

the papers across the table toward Joshua with a firmness

said calmly. “Sign it. “I

into

mockery. “Her skills far surpass yours. Even though she’s pregnant, she knows exactly how to

didn't flinch. The disgust she had felt for him had long since settled deep within her, overshadowing any sting his words might have caused. She

you're so lucky.

clenched his jaw and fists until his

the pen and signed with a cold look, the sound of the pen scratching the paper threatening to tear it. Then he practically dropped the pen

“don't come crying

years. It was as if a huge weight had been lifted

she once felt for him was gone; what they had once shared

worry,” he said quietly, his

malice, pierced her heart more deeply than

painful tightness in

sting of his words cut deep, like an ice-coated dagger.

feet, his hand instinctively gripping Alicia's

"Alice, wait!"

slight hickey on her neck, hidden beneath the collar. The confusion that had gripped him moments before disappeared, replaced by

that?” he asked, his tone accusatory. “Have you slept with

let go of her wrist,

intelligent questions