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.

always carry?” His voice was sharp, his

what game she was playing at. Then she

"Let's sign the agreement."

said evenly, getting straight

want anything more than what I brought to this marriage. You can

storm gathering

His laugh was bitter, full of disdain. “Stop acting so important,

stance only seemed

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

almost mocking

he had "enjoyed" a meager monthly allowance and the

she once treasured had probably been discarded first by

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

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

didn't hesitate or think

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

“Sign it. “I know someone is

lips twisted into

His voice dripped with mockery. “Her skills far surpass yours. Even though she’s

had long since settled deep within her, overshadowing any sting his words might have caused. She

you're so lucky.

jaw and fists until his knuckles turned

with a cold look, the sound of the pen scratching the

growled, “don't come crying to

feeling light for the first time in years. It was as if a huge

for him was gone; what they had once shared now seemed like a

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

pierced her heart more

felt a painful tightness in his

of his words cut deep, like

feet, his hand

"Alice, wait!"

her neck, hidden beneath the collar. The confusion that

the hell is that?” he asked, his

go of her

known me too long to ask more intelligent questions than that," he said, his words filled with