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 eyes narrowed as

she was playing at. Then she calmly took the ring

"Let's sign the agreement."

said evenly, getting straight to the

don't want anything more than what I brought to this marriage. You

expression darkened, a storm gathering behind

His laugh was bitter, full

his firm stance only

worked a single day, living off of me. Are you sure you can bear to lose this

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

"enjoyed" a meager monthly allowance and

even the jewels she once treasured had

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

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

didn't hesitate or

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

calmly. “Sign it. “I know someone is waiting

into a

aren’t you?” His voice dripped with mockery. “Her skills far surpass yours. Even though she’s pregnant, she knows exactly how to keep

she had felt for him had long since settled deep within her, overshadowing

so

and fists

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

come crying

the signed agreement, her heart feeling light for the first time in years. It was as

tenderness she once felt for him was gone;

worry,” he said quietly, his tone determined. “I won't

voice, though devoid of malice, pierced her

painful tightness in his

deep, like an

to his feet, his hand instinctively gripping

"Alice, wait!"

throat as his eyes fell on the slight hickey on her neck, hidden beneath the collar. The

asked, his tone accusatory.

of her wrist, her

more intelligent questions