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.

voice was sharp, his

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

"Let's sign the agreement."

said evenly, getting straight

what I brought to this marriage. You

expression darkened, a storm gathering

His laugh was bitter, full of disdain. “Stop acting so

firm stance only seemed to fuel

gave me everything you 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 after the

off of you?” Alice's lips curved into an almost mocking

had "enjoyed" a

the jewels she once treasured

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

to waste any more breath, Alice picked up the pen

hesitate

the papers across the table toward Joshua with a firmness that

it. “I know someone is waiting for you

twisted into

“Her skills far surpass yours. Even though she’s pregnant, she knows exactly how

felt for him had long since settled deep within her, overshadowing any sting his words might have caused.

you're so lucky.

fists

grabbed the pen and signed with a cold look, the sound of the pen scratching the paper threatening to tear

he growled, “don't come

heart feeling light for the first time in years. It was as if a huge weight had been lifted off her

him was gone;

quietly, his tone determined. “I

voice, though devoid of malice, pierced her heart more deeply than

a painful tightness in his

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

Joshua jumped to his feet, his hand instinctively gripping Alicia's

"Alice, wait!"

on the slight hickey on her neck, hidden

his tone

her wrist,

more intelligent questions than that,"