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

"Let's sign the agreement."

evenly, getting straight to the

I brought to this

a storm gathering behind

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

his firm stance only

gave me 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

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

that he had "enjoyed" a meager monthly allowance and

once treasured had

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

Alice picked up the pen and, with a

didn't hesitate

toward Joshua with a firmness that made the air between

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

lips twisted into a

mockery. “Her skills far surpass yours. Even though she’s pregnant, she knows

deep within her, overshadowing any sting his words might have caused. She

you're so

clenched his jaw and fists until his

grabbed 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 pen

growled, “don't come crying to

years. It was as if a huge weight had been lifted off her

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

he said quietly, his tone determined. “I

voice, though devoid of malice, pierced

a painful tightness in his

words cut deep, like

jumped to his feet, his hand instinctively gripping

"Alice, wait!"

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

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

her wrist, her

long to ask more intelligent questions