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.

His voice was

was playing at. Then she calmly took the ring out of her

"Let's sign the agreement."

evenly, getting straight to

I brought to this marriage. You can

darkened, a storm gathering behind his

His laugh was bitter, full of disdain. “Stop

stance only seemed to fuel

worked a single day, living

lips curved into an almost mocking smile. “What exactly have you given me

he had "enjoyed" a meager monthly allowance and the

the jewels she once treasured

getting married. She had worked here and

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

hesitate or think

the papers across the table toward Joshua with

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

into

dripped with mockery. “Her skills far surpass yours. Even though she’s pregnant, she knows exactly how to keep

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

so lucky.

fists

pen and signed with a cold look, the sound of the pen scratching the paper threatening to tear it. Then he practically dropped the

growled, “don't come crying to me

signed agreement, her heart feeling light for the first time in years. It was as if a

was gone; what

said quietly, his tone determined.

devoid of malice, pierced her

felt a painful tightness

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

his feet, his hand

"Alice, wait!"

as his eyes fell on the slight hickey on her neck, hidden

that?” he asked, his

her wrist, her expression

questions

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