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.

that bag you always carry?” His voice was sharp, his eyes narrowed as he

hesitated for a moment, not knowing what game she was playing at. Then she calmly took the

"Let's sign the agreement."

said evenly, getting straight to the

don't want anything more than what I brought to this marriage. You can have everything

darkened, a storm gathering behind

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

his firm stance only seemed to fuel his

two years, you haven't worked a single day,

Alice's lips curved into an almost mocking smile. “What exactly have you given me these past two

"enjoyed" a

the jewels she once treasured had probably been discarded

lost her way completely after getting married. She had worked

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

didn't hesitate or think

Joshua with a firmness that

“I

lips twisted into a cruel

surpass yours. Even though she’s pregnant, she

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

so

jaw and fists

and signed with a cold look, the sound of the pen scratching the paper threatening to tear it. Then he practically dropped

growled, “don't come

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

for him was gone; what they had once

worry,” he said quietly, his tone

though devoid of malice, pierced her heart more

felt a painful

of his words cut deep, like

to his feet, his hand instinctively gripping Alicia's

"Alice, wait!"

fell on the slight hickey on her neck, hidden beneath the collar. The confusion that had gripped him moments

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

let go of her wrist, her expression

too long to ask more intelligent questions than that," he