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.

carry?” His voice was sharp,

Then she calmly took the ring out of her

"Let's sign the agreement."

evenly, getting

brought to this

expression darkened, a storm gathering behind

His laugh was bitter, full of disdain. “Stop

stance only seemed

you gave me everything you could. Now, for two years, you haven't worked a single day, living

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

a meager

once treasured had probably

She had worked here and there, saving some money.

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

didn't hesitate or

the papers across the table toward Joshua with a firmness that made the air between

“Sign it. “I know someone is waiting for you

lips twisted into a cruel

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 might

so lucky.

jaw and fists until his

signed with a cold look, the sound of the pen scratching the paper threatening

growled, “don't come

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

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

quietly, his tone determined. “I won't

though devoid of malice, pierced her heart more

a painful tightness in

like

feet, his hand

"Alice, wait!"

voice caught in 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

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

go of her wrist, her expression

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