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, his eyes narrowed as

knowing what game she was playing at. Then

"Let's sign the agreement."

evenly, getting straight to

brought

darkened, a storm gathering

at all?” His laugh was bitter, full of disdain. “Stop

firm stance only

you gave me everything you could. Now, for two years, you haven't worked a single day,

you?” Alice's lips curved into an almost mocking smile. “What exactly have you given

true that he had "enjoyed" a meager monthly allowance and the occasional thoughtless

she once treasured had probably been discarded first

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

Alice picked up the pen and,

didn't hesitate or think

across the table toward Joshua with a firmness

he said calmly. “Sign it. “I know someone is waiting for

twisted into a cruel

yours. Even

settled deep within her, overshadowing any sting

you're so

fists

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

growled, “don't come

the first time in years. It was as if

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

quietly, his

pierced her heart more

felt a painful tightness

cut deep, like an ice-coated

jumped to his feet, his hand instinctively gripping

"Alice, wait!"

fell on the slight hickey on her neck, hidden beneath

he asked, his tone accusatory. “Have you slept with

go of her wrist,

to ask more intelligent questions than that," he said, his words filled with