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.

you always carry?” His voice was sharp, his

Then

"Let's sign the agreement."

getting

brought to this

darkened, a storm

His laugh was bitter, full of disdain. “Stop

firm stance only seemed

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

lips curved into an almost mocking

had "enjoyed" a meager monthly allowance and the occasional thoughtless

she once treasured had probably been discarded first

had worked here and there, saving some money. She was not as

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

hesitate or think

papers across the table toward Joshua with a firmness that

he said calmly. “Sign it. “I know someone

twisted into a

surpass yours. Even though she’s pregnant, she knows exactly

had long since settled deep within her,

you're so lucky.

jaw and fists until

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

“don't come

first time in years. It was as if a huge weight had been lifted off her

felt for him was gone; what they had once shared now seemed like a distant,

worry,” he said quietly, his tone determined.

of malice, pierced her heart

painful tightness in his

cut deep, like an

Joshua jumped to his feet,

"Alice, wait!"

voice caught in his throat as his eyes fell on the slight hickey on her neck, hidden beneath the collar. The confusion that had gripped him moments before disappeared, replaced by a fierce, unrelenting

the hell is that?” he asked, his tone accusatory. “Have

let go of her wrist, her expression

questions than that," he said, his words filled with silent