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

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

"Let's sign the agreement."

evenly, getting straight to

more than what I brought to this marriage. You can have everything

storm gathering behind his

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

stance only seemed

you 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 bear to lose this comfortable

Alice's lips curved into an almost mocking smile. “What exactly have you given me these past

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

the jewels she once treasured had probably been discarded first

getting married. She had worked here and there, saving some money. She was not

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

hesitate or

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

“Sign it. “I know someone is waiting for you

twisted into a

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

she had felt for him had long since settled deep within her, overshadowing any sting his words might have caused. She shrugged,

you're so lucky.

jaw and fists until his knuckles turned

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

“don't come crying to

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

was gone; what they had once shared now seemed like

quietly, his tone determined. “I

malice, pierced her heart more

felt a painful tightness

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

to his feet, his hand instinctively

"Alice, wait!"

on her neck, hidden beneath the collar. The confusion that had gripped him moments

his

of her

me too long to ask more intelligent questions than