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

game she was playing at. Then she calmly took the ring out

"Let's sign the agreement."

said evenly, getting straight to

than what I brought to this marriage. You can

darkened, a storm

all?” His laugh was bitter, full of

stance only seemed to

everything you could. Now, for two years, you haven't worked a single day, living off of me. Are you sure you can bear to lose this comfortable life

into an almost mocking smile. “What exactly have

he had "enjoyed" a meager monthly allowance and the

treasured had probably been discarded

worked here

to waste any more breath, Alice picked up the pen and, with a firm

hesitate or

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

“Sign it. “I know someone is waiting

twisted into a cruel

voice dripped with mockery. “Her skills far surpass yours. Even though she’s pregnant, she knows exactly how to keep me

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

you're so lucky.

jaw and fists until

scratching the paper threatening to tear it. Then

“don't come

down at the signed agreement, her heart feeling light for the first time in years.

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

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

pierced her heart more deeply

painful tightness in his

like an ice-coated

feet, his hand

"Alice, wait!"

throat as his eyes fell on the slight hickey on her neck, hidden beneath the collar. The confusion that had gripped him moments before

he asked, his

her

too long to ask more intelligent questions