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

was playing at. Then she calmly took the ring out of her

"Let's sign the agreement."

evenly, getting

what I brought to this marriage. You can

storm gathering

all?” His laugh was bitter, full of

firm stance only seemed to fuel

could. Now, for two years, you haven't worked a single day, living off of me. Are you sure you can bear to lose this comfortable life

lips curved into an almost mocking smile. “What exactly have you given

he had "enjoyed" a meager monthly allowance

she once treasured had probably been discarded

way completely after getting married. She had worked here and there, saving some money. She

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

hesitate or

toward Joshua with

“I know someone is waiting

twisted into

voice dripped with mockery. “Her skills far surpass yours. Even though she’s pregnant, she knows exactly how to keep me

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

you're so

and fists until

sound of the pen scratching the paper threatening to tear it. Then

he growled, “don't come

first time in years. It was as if a huge weight

for him was gone; what they had once shared now

said quietly, his tone

of malice, pierced her heart more

felt a painful

like

jumped to his feet,

"Alice, wait!"

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

is that?” he asked, his tone accusatory. “Have you slept with

let go of her

more intelligent questions than that,"

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