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.

carry?” His voice was sharp, his eyes narrowed as he studied

at. Then she calmly

"Let's sign the agreement."

getting straight to the

want anything more than what I brought to this marriage.

expression darkened, a storm gathering behind his

full of disdain. “Stop acting

stance only seemed to fuel

you haven't worked a single day, living off of me. Are you sure you can bear to

into an almost mocking smile. “What exactly have you

had "enjoyed" a meager monthly allowance

the jewels she once treasured had probably been

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

breath, Alice picked up the pen and, with a firm hand, quickly signed on

didn't hesitate or think

with

said calmly. “Sign it. “I

lips twisted into

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

flinch. The disgust she had felt for him had long since settled deep within her, overshadowing any sting his words might have caused. She shrugged,

so lucky.

his jaw and fists until his

the pen scratching the paper threatening to tear it. Then he practically dropped

“don't come crying to

years. It was as if a huge weight had been lifted off her shoulders, setting

for him was gone; what they had once shared now seemed

quietly, his tone determined. “I

malice, pierced her heart more deeply than any

a painful tightness in

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

Joshua jumped to his feet, his hand

"Alice, wait!"

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

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

let go of her wrist, her expression

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