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

not knowing what game she was playing at. Then she calmly took the ring out of her bag and showed it to

"Let's sign the agreement."

said evenly, getting straight to the

more than what I brought to this marriage.

expression darkened, a storm gathering behind his

was bitter, full of

firm stance only seemed to

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

into an almost mocking smile. “What exactly have you given me these past

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

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 was not as helpless as I

pen and, with a firm

didn't hesitate or think

Joshua with a firmness that made

it. “I know someone

lips twisted into a

“Her skills far surpass yours.

him had long since settled deep within her, overshadowing any

so lucky.

clenched his jaw and fists until his

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

come

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

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

worry,” he said quietly, his

though devoid of malice, pierced her heart more

painful

deep, like an ice-coated dagger.

Joshua jumped to his feet,

"Alice, wait!"

neck, hidden beneath the collar. The confusion that had gripped

that?” he asked, his

go of her wrist, her

me too long to ask more intelligent questions