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 sharp, his eyes narrowed as he studied

for a moment, not knowing what game she was playing at. Then she calmly took the ring out of her bag and

"Let's sign the agreement."

evenly, getting straight

more than what I brought to this marriage. You can

storm gathering

was bitter, full of disdain. “Stop

stance only seemed to fuel his

worked a single day, living off of me. Are you sure

almost mocking smile. “What exactly have you

had "enjoyed" a meager

treasured had probably

had worked here and there, saving some money. She

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

didn't hesitate

Joshua with a firmness that made the air between

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

twisted into a

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

settled deep within her, overshadowing any sting his words might have caused. She shrugged,

you're so

fists until

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

come crying to me

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

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

quietly, his tone

malice, pierced her heart more deeply than any

felt a painful tightness

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

Joshua jumped to his feet,

"Alice, wait!"

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

is that?” he asked, his

her wrist, her expression

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