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.

that bag you always carry?” His voice was sharp, his eyes narrowed as he

playing at. Then she calmly took the ring out of her bag and

"Let's sign the agreement."

said evenly, getting

what I brought to this marriage. You

expression darkened, a storm gathering behind his

at all?” His laugh was bitter, full of disdain.

only seemed to fuel

could. Now, for two years, you haven't worked a single day, living off of me. Are you sure you can bear to

an almost mocking smile. “What exactly have you

that he had "enjoyed" a meager monthly allowance and

even the jewels she once treasured had probably been discarded first

getting married. She had worked here and there, saving some money. She was

wanting to waste any more breath, Alice picked up the pen and, with

hesitate or think

across the table toward Joshua with a firmness that made the air between them feel

“Sign it. “I know someone is

lips twisted into

His voice dripped with mockery. “Her skills far surpass yours. Even though she’s

disgust she had felt for him had long since settled deep within her, overshadowing any sting his words might have

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

growled, “don't come crying to me

feeling light for the first time in years. It was as if a huge weight had been lifted off her shoulders,

Joshua. The tenderness she once felt for him was gone; what they had once shared now

said quietly, his tone determined.

voice, though devoid of malice, pierced her heart more deeply

felt a painful tightness in

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

to his feet, his hand instinctively gripping

"Alice, wait!"

on her neck, hidden beneath the collar. The confusion that had

asked, his tone accusatory. “Have you slept

go of her wrist,

long to ask more intelligent questions than that," he said, his words