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 as he

Then she

"Let's sign the agreement."

getting

want anything more than what I brought to this

expression darkened, a storm

all?” His laugh was bitter, full

stance only seemed to fuel his

Now, for two years, you haven't worked a single day, living off of me. Are you sure you

almost mocking smile. “What exactly have you

"enjoyed" a meager monthly allowance and

the jewels she once treasured had probably been discarded first

had not lost her way completely after getting married. She had worked here

picked up the pen and, with a firm hand,

hesitate or

table toward Joshua with a firmness that

calmly. “Sign it. “I

into

skills far surpass yours.

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

so

clenched his jaw and fists until his knuckles

pen scratching the paper threatening to

growled, “don't come crying

feeling light for the first time in years. It was as if a huge weight had been lifted

gone;

quietly, his tone determined. “I won't

though devoid of malice, pierced her

painful tightness in his

of his words cut deep, like an ice-coated dagger. Alice rose

Joshua jumped to his feet, his hand instinctively gripping Alicia's

"Alice, wait!"

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

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