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 he

not knowing what game she was playing at. Then she calmly took the ring out of her bag and showed it

"Let's sign the agreement."

getting straight to the

I brought to this

expression darkened, a storm gathering behind

full of

firm stance only

for two years, you haven't worked a single day, living off

almost mocking smile. “What exactly have you given me these past two

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

even the jewels she once treasured had probably

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

pen and, with a firm hand, quickly signed

didn't hesitate

toward Joshua with a firmness that made the air

calmly. “Sign it. “I know

twisted into a

aren’t you?” His voice dripped with mockery. “Her skills far surpass yours. Even though she’s pregnant, she knows exactly how to keep me

didn't flinch. The disgust she had felt for him had long since settled deep within her, overshadowing any sting his

so

jaw and fists

of the pen scratching the paper threatening to tear it. Then he practically dropped

growled, “don't come crying to me

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

at Joshua. The tenderness she once felt for him was gone; what they had once

he said quietly, his tone

though devoid of malice, pierced her heart

a painful tightness in

deep, like an ice-coated dagger. Alice rose to

Joshua jumped to his feet, his hand instinctively

"Alice, wait!"

her neck, hidden beneath the collar. The confusion that

the hell is that?” he asked, his tone

of her wrist, her expression

more intelligent questions than that,"