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 sharp, his eyes

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

"Let's sign the agreement."

said evenly, getting straight to

what I brought to this marriage. You can have

storm gathering

was bitter, full of disdain.

his firm stance only

years, you haven't worked a single day, living off of

almost mocking smile. “What exactly have you given

he had "enjoyed" a

the jewels she once treasured

not lost her way completely after getting married. She had worked here and there,

up the pen and, with a firm

didn't hesitate or think

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

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

lips twisted into a

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

felt for him had long since settled deep within her, overshadowing any sting his

you're so lucky.

and fists

look, the sound of the pen scratching the paper threatening to

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 shoulders, setting her

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

his tone determined. “I won't

pierced her heart more deeply

painful tightness in his

of his words cut deep, like

to his feet, his hand instinctively gripping Alicia's

"Alice, wait!"

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

the hell is that?” he asked, his

let go of her wrist, her

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