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

what game she was playing at. Then

"Let's sign the agreement."

getting straight to the

what I brought to this

expression darkened, a storm

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

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

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

he had "enjoyed" a meager monthly allowance and

treasured had probably been

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

Alice picked up the pen

hesitate

with a firmness that made the

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

lips twisted into a cruel

skills far surpass yours. Even

settled deep within her, overshadowing any sting his words

so lucky.

clenched his jaw and fists

grabbed the pen and signed with a cold look, the sound of the pen scratching

come crying

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 shoulders, setting her

felt for him was gone; what they had

worry,” he said quietly, his tone determined.

voice, though devoid of malice, pierced her heart

a painful tightness in his

like an ice-coated

to his feet, his hand instinctively gripping Alicia's

"Alice, wait!"

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, unrelenting

hell is that?” he asked, his tone accusatory.

of her

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