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.

was

moment, not knowing what game she was playing at. Then

"Let's sign the agreement."

said evenly, getting

than what I brought to this marriage.

darkened, a storm gathering behind

all?” His laugh was bitter, full of

firm stance only seemed to fuel his

haven't worked a single

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

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

once treasured had probably been discarded first

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

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

didn't hesitate

with a firmness that made the air between them

he said calmly. “Sign it. “I know someone is waiting for you

twisted into a cruel

you?” His voice dripped with mockery. “Her skills far surpass yours. Even though she’s pregnant, she

didn't flinch. The disgust she had felt for him had long since settled deep within her, overshadowing any sting his words

so

and fists until his

of the pen scratching the paper threatening to

growled, “don't come

for the first time in years. It was as if a huge weight had been

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

he said quietly, his tone determined.

of malice, pierced her heart more deeply than

felt a painful

cut deep, like an ice-coated dagger.

feet, his hand

"Alice, wait!"

voice caught in his throat as his eyes fell on the slight hickey on her neck, hidden beneath the

his tone accusatory. “Have

of her wrist,

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