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,

Then she calmly took the ring

"Let's sign the agreement."

evenly, getting

than what I brought to this marriage. You can

darkened, a storm

all?” His laugh was bitter, full of disdain. “Stop acting so important,

his firm stance only seemed to fuel his

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

an almost mocking smile. “What exactly have you given me these

a meager monthly allowance and

jewels she once treasured

way completely after getting married. She had worked here and there, saving some money. She was not as helpless as

the pen

hesitate or think

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

“I know

into a

surpass yours. Even though she’s

didn't flinch. The disgust she had felt for him had long since settled deep within her, overshadowing any sting

so

his jaw and fists until

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

come crying

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

for him was gone;

he said quietly, his tone determined. “I

though devoid of malice, pierced her heart more deeply

felt a painful

sting of his words cut deep, like an

feet,

"Alice, wait!"

his throat as his eyes fell on the slight hickey on her neck, hidden beneath the collar.

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

go of her wrist,

to ask more intelligent questions than that,"