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.

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

Then she calmly took the ring out of her bag

"Let's sign the agreement."

getting straight to the

more than what I brought to

a storm gathering behind his

His laugh was bitter, full of disdain. “Stop

only seemed to

haven't worked a single day, living off of me. Are you sure you can bear to lose

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

had "enjoyed" a meager

even the jewels she once treasured had

married. She had worked here and

more breath, Alice picked up the pen and, with a firm hand, quickly

hesitate

slid the papers across the table toward Joshua with a firmness

ahead,” he said calmly. “Sign it. “I know

lips twisted into

far surpass yours. Even

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

so lucky.

his jaw and fists until his

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

come

at the signed agreement, her heart feeling light for the first time in years. It was as if

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

he said quietly, his tone determined. “I won't

voice, though devoid of malice, pierced her heart more deeply

a painful

like an ice-coated dagger. Alice rose

Joshua jumped to his feet,

"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,

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

go of her wrist, her

ask more intelligent questions than that," he