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.

His voice was sharp, his eyes narrowed

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

"Let's sign the agreement."

said evenly, getting straight to

more than what I brought to this marriage. You can have everything

a storm gathering

was bitter, full of disdain.

firm stance only seemed to

you haven't worked a single day,

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

true that he had "enjoyed" a meager

once treasured had probably been discarded

getting married. She had worked here and there, saving some

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

didn't hesitate or

across the table toward Joshua with a

“Sign it. “I

lips twisted into a cruel

skills far surpass yours. Even though

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

so lucky.

his jaw and fists until

with a cold look, the sound of the pen scratching the

growled, “don't come crying to me

looked down at 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

felt for him was gone; what they had once shared now seemed like a

his

malice, pierced her heart more deeply than

felt a painful

of his words cut deep, like

Joshua jumped to his feet, his hand

"Alice, wait!"

on the slight hickey on her neck, hidden beneath the collar. The confusion that had gripped him moments before disappeared, replaced by

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

let go of her wrist, her expression

ask more intelligent questions than that,"